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What is a percent?

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A percent is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is denoted by the symbol '%'. For example, 50% means 50 out of 100.

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How do you calculate a percentage of a number?

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To calculate a percentage of a number, multiply the number by the percentage (in decimal form). For example, to find 20% of 50, calculate 50 * 0.20 = 10.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the formula to find the total when given a part and its percentage?

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The formula is: Total = Part / (Percentage in decimal form). For example, if 30 is 60% of a total, then Total = 30 / 0.60 = 50.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What does it mean if a number is 25% of another number?

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It means that the first number is one-fourth of the second number. For example, if 25 is 25% of 100, then 25 is one-fourth of 100.

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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 then multiply by 100. For example, 1/4 = (1 ÷ 4) * 100 = 25%.

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What is the relationship between percentages, fractions, and decimals?

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Percentages, fractions, and decimals are different ways to represent the same value. For example, 50% = 0.50 = 1/2.

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If a shirt costs $40 and is on sale for 25% off, how much is the discount?

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The discount is $10. (25% of $40 = 0.25 * 40 = $10).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you find what percent one number is of another?

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To find what percent one number is of another, divide the first number by the second number and multiply by 100. For example, to find what percent 30 is of 150: (30 ÷ 150) * 100 = 20%.

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What is 12% of 200?

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12% of 200 is 24. (200 * 0.12 = 24).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If 40% of a class of 30 students are girls, how many girls are in the class?

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There are 12 girls in the class. (30 * 0.40 = 12).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C