Modeling Percents

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What is a percent?

Back

A percent is a way to express a number as a fraction of 100. It is often used to compare quantities.

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How do you convert a fraction to a percent?

Back

To convert a fraction to a percent, divide the top number (numerator) by the bottom number (denominator) and then multiply by 100.

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What does 50% represent in a fraction?

Back

50% represents the fraction 1/2.

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If 25% of a model is shaded, how much is that in decimal form?

Back

25% in decimal form is 0.25.

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What is the relationship between percents and decimals?

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Percents can be converted to decimals by dividing by 100.

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How do you find 10% of a number?

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To find 10% of a number, divide the number by 10.

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What does it mean if a model is 100% shaded?

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If a model is 100% shaded, it means the entire model is filled or represented.

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What is the formula to calculate the percent of a part compared to a whole?

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The formula is: (Part/Whole) x 100 = Percent.

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If a model shows 13 shaded parts out of 100, what percent is shaded?

Back

13 shaded parts out of 100 represents 13%.

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What is the percent equivalent of the fraction 3/4?

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The percent equivalent of 3/4 is 75%.