7th Grade- Percents

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What is the formula to calculate percent of change?

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Percent of Change = ((New Value - Old Value) / Old Value) * 100

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If Carrie collected 50 cans and then 70 cans, what is the percent of change?

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40%

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What does it mean when we say '26 is 5% of what number?'

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It means we are looking for a number where 5% of it equals 26.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you find the original number if you know a percentage of it?

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Divide the part by the percentage (in decimal form).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is 5% expressed as a decimal?

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0.05

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If an item costs $124.50 and is on sale for 35% off, how do you calculate the sale price?

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Sale Price = Original Price - (Original Price * Discount Rate) = $124.50 - ($124.50 * 0.35) = $80.93

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the decimal equivalent of 0.6?

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0.6 is equivalent to 3/5 as a fraction.

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CCSS.4.NF.C.6

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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Place the decimal over its place value (e.g., 0.6 = 6/10) and simplify.

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What is 65% represented as a fraction?

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65% = 65/100 = 13/20 after simplification.

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If you have a 20% discount on a $50 item, how much do you save?

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You save $10.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C