Percent Word Problems and Percent of change

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What is percent increase?

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Percent increase is a measure of how much a quantity has grown relative to its original amount, expressed as a percentage. It is calculated using the formula: ((New Value - Original Value) / Original Value) x 100.

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How do you calculate simple interest?

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Simple interest can be calculated using the formula: Interest = Principal x Rate x Time, where Principal is the initial amount borrowed, Rate is the interest rate (as a decimal), and Time is the duration in years.

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What is the formula for percent change?

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The formula for percent change is: ((New Value - Old Value) / Old Value) x 100.

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If a test score increases from 70 to 88, what is the percent increase?

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Percent increase = ((88 - 70) / 70) x 100 = 25.7%.

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If 7 sandwich rolls cost $1.68, how much does one roll cost?

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Cost of one roll = Total cost / Number of rolls = $1.68 / 7 = $0.24.

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What is commission in sales?

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Commission is a fee paid to an employee based on the sales they generate, usually expressed as a percentage of the sales amount.

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How do you find the total cost of multiple items?

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Total cost = Cost per item x Number of items.

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What is the percent decrease?

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Percent decrease measures how much a quantity has reduced relative to its original amount, expressed as a percentage. It is calculated using the formula: ((Original Value - New Value) / Original Value) x 100.

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If the number of people signed up for a trip increases from 32 to 45, what is the percent increase?

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Percent increase = ((45 - 32) / 32) x 100 = 40.625%, rounded to 41%.

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What is the relationship between percent and fractions?

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Percent means 'per hundred' and can be converted to a fraction by dividing the percent by 100. For example, 25% = 25/100 = 1/4.