Model Percents

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a way to express a number as a fraction of 100. It is denoted by the symbol '%'. For example, 50% means 50 out of 100.

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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. For example, 1/4 = (1 ÷ 4) × 100 = 25%.

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What does it mean if something is 100%?

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If something is 100%, it means the whole or the entirety of that item or quantity is being considered.

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How do you find 3% of a number?

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To find 3% of a number, multiply the number by 0.03. For example, 3% of 200 is 200 × 0.03 = 6.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the relationship between fractions and percents?

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Fractions can be converted to percents by dividing the numerator by the denominator and multiplying by 100. For example, 1/2 = 50%.

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What percent is equivalent to the fraction 1/5?

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1/5 is equivalent to 20%. (1 ÷ 5) × 100 = 20.

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If 60% of a class are girls, what fraction of the class are girls?

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60% can be expressed as the fraction 60/100, which simplifies to 3/5.

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What is the formula to calculate percent change?

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Percent change = ((New Value - Old Value) / Old Value) × 100.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you express 50% as a fraction?

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50% can be expressed as the fraction 50/100, which simplifies to 1/2.

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What does it mean if a shape is shaded 71%?

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If a shape is shaded 71%, it means that 71 out of 100 equal parts of the shape are shaded.

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CCSS.3.G.A.2