Proportions and Percents

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What is a proportion?

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A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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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.

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What is 25% of 200?

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50

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If a recipe requires 2 cups of flour and you want to make half the recipe, how much flour do you need?

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1 cup of flour.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the formula to find the percent of a number?

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Percent of a number = (Percent/100) * Number.

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How do you find the total amount after tax?

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Total amount = Original price + (Tax rate * Original price).

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

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What is the scale factor in a map?

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The scale factor is the ratio of a distance on the map to the actual distance it represents.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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If you scored 18 out of 20 on a test, what percent did you score?

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90%.

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What is the relationship between proportions and cross-multiplication?

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In a proportion, cross-multiplication can be used to find an unknown value.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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How do you calculate the percent increase?

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Percent increase = ((New Value - Original Value) / Original Value) * 100.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C