Beginning Percents: Part, Whole, Percent

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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 is the formula to find the percent of a number?

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The formula to find the percent of a number is: Percent = (Part/Whole) × 100.

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What is 3/100 as a percentage?

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3%.

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How do you compare two percentages?

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To compare two percentages, convert them to the same base (like fractions or decimals) and then compare their values.

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What is 80% of 60?

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48.

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What is 60% of 80?

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48.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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Compare: 80% of 60 _____ 60% of 80

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How do you write a percent as a fraction?

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To write a percent as a fraction, place the percent number over 100 and simplify. For example, 25% = 25/100 = 1/4.

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Write 76% as a fraction in simplest form.

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19/25.