Part Whole Percent CFU

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What is the definition of 'Percent'?

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A percent is a ratio expressed as a fraction of 100. It represents a part of a whole.

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What is the definition of 'Whole' in percent problems?

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The whole is the total amount or quantity that is being considered in a percent problem.

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What is the definition of 'Part' in percent problems?

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The part is the portion of the whole that is being described by the percent.

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How do you calculate the percent of a number?

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To calculate the percent of a number, divide the part by the whole and then multiply by 100.

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If 30% of a class of 40 students passed a test, how many students passed?

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12 students passed (30% of 40 = 0.30 * 40 = 12).

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What is 1.9% written as a decimal?

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0.019

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How do you convert a fraction to a percent?

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To convert a fraction to a percent, divide the numerator by the denominator and multiply by 100.

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If a meal costs $38.47 and you want to leave a 25% tip, how much is the tip?

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$9.62 (25% of $38.47 = 0.25 * 38.47 = 9.62).

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What is the formula for finding the part in a percent problem?

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Part = (Percent / 100) * Whole.

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What is the formula for finding the whole in a percent problem?

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Whole = Part / (Percent / 100).