Percent Proportion

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What is percent proportion?

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Percent proportion is a way to express a number as a fraction of 100. It is often used to compare quantities and understand relationships between parts and wholes.

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How do you calculate the percentage of a part compared to a whole?

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To calculate the percentage, divide the part by the whole and then multiply by 100. Formula: (Part/Whole) x 100 = Percentage.

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If a team won 63 out of 84 games, what percent did they win?

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75% - The calculation is (63/84) x 100 = 75%.

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What does it mean if 36% of 2400 calories came from fat?

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It means that 36% of the total calorie intake (2400 calories) is derived from fat. To find the calories from fat, calculate 36% of 2400.

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How do you find the original price if you know the discount and the sale price?

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Use the formula: Original Price = Sale Price / (1 - Discount Rate). For example, if the sale price is $48.00 and the discount is 30%, the original price is $48.00 / (1 - 0.30) = $68.57.

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What is the new price after a 24% increase on a $25 item?

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The new price is $31.00. Calculation: New Price = Original Price + (Original Price x Increase Rate) = $25 + ($25 x 0.24) = $31.00.

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If 64 is 40% of what number, how do you find that number?

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To find the number, use the formula: Number = Part / Percentage. Here, Number = 64 / 0.40 = 160.

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What is a discount?

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A discount is a reduction in the price of a product or service, often expressed as a percentage of the original price.

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How do you convert a percentage to a decimal?

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To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide by 100. For example, 25% becomes 0.25.

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What is the formula for finding the percentage increase?

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Percentage Increase = [(New Value - Original Value) / Original Value] x 100.