Percents, Percents, Percents!!

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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 a percentage of a number?

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To calculate a percentage of a number, multiply the number by the percentage (in decimal form). For example, to find 20% of 50, calculate 50 x 0.20 = 10.

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What is the formula for percent decrease?

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Percent decrease = ((Original Value - New Value) / Original Value) x 100.

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What is 30% of 80?

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30% of 80 is 24.

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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 multiply by 100.

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What is the percent increase formula?

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Percent increase = ((New Value - Original Value) / Original Value) x 100.

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What is 12% of 50?

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12% of 50 is 6.

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If a shirt costs $40 and is on sale for $30, what is the percent decrease?

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The percent decrease is 25%.

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What is 19% of 200?

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19% of 200 is 38.

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How do you find the total after a percent increase?

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To find the total after a percent increase, multiply the original amount by (1 + percentage in decimal form).