Percent Of Word Problems

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a ratio expressed as a fraction of 100. It represents a part of a whole.

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How do you calculate 20% of a number?

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To calculate 20% of a number, multiply the number by 0.20 (or divide by 5).

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If an item costs $65 and is on sale for 20% off, how much do you save?

Back

You save $13.00.

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What is the formula to find the discount amount?

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Discount Amount = Original Price x Discount Rate.

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How do you find the final price after a discount?

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Final Price = Original Price - Discount Amount.

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If a student answers 80% of 30 questions correctly, how many questions did they answer correctly?

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They answered 24 questions correctly.

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What is 30% of $20?

Back

$6.00.

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How do you convert a percentage to a decimal?

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To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide by 100.

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What does it mean to spend 30% of your earnings?

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It means to use 30 out of every 100 parts of your total earnings.

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If a CD costs $19.99 and is 20% off, how much do you save?

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You save $3.99.