Percent Quick Check

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What is the formula to calculate a percentage of a number?

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To find a percentage of a number, multiply the number by the percentage (in decimal form). Formula: (Percentage/100) * Number.

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What is 6% of 300?

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18

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If 16% of the pens are defective and there are 75 pens, how many are defective?

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12

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350 is what percent of 2500?

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14%

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What percent of a dollar do Scottie and Kristin have together if Scottie has 3 dimes and 1 nickel, and Kristin has 2 quarters?

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85%

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If Donna read 18 out of 30 pages in her book, what percent of her book does she still need to read?

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40%

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What does it mean to find a percentage?

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Finding a percentage means determining how much one quantity is in relation to another quantity, expressed as a fraction of 100.

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How do you convert a fraction to a percentage?

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

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What is the percentage increase if a price goes from $50 to $75?

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50% increase.

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What is the percentage decrease if a price goes from $80 to $60?

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25% decrease.