Whole, Part and Percent Word Problems

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What is a whole in a percentage problem?

Back

The whole is the total amount or the complete set from which a percentage is calculated.

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What is a part in a percentage problem?

Back

The part is the portion of the whole that is being considered, often represented as a percentage of the whole.

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How do you calculate the percentage of a part?

Back

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

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If a pitcher won 80% of 10 games, how many games did he win?

Back

8 games.

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What does it mean to save a percentage on a purchase?

Back

Saving a percentage means reducing the price by that percentage of the original price.

Front

If a shirt costs $20 and is on sale for 40% off, how much do you save?

Back

$8.

Front

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

Back

Whole = Part / (Percentage/100).

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If 480 female students represent 64% of the student body, how many students are enrolled?

Back

750 students.

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How do you calculate the percent grade on a test?

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Percent grade = (Number of correct answers / Total questions) x 100.

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If Shirley spelled 12 out of 15 words correctly, what percent did she get?

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80%.