Percents & Percent Proportions

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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 how many parts 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 top number (numerator) by the bottom number (denominator) and then multiply by 100.

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What is 50% of a number?

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50% of a number is half of that number.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you find 10% of a number?

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To find 10% of a number, divide the number by 10.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the formula to find the percent of a number?

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The formula is: Percent = (Part/Whole) x 100.

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If 25 is 20% of what number?

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125. (25 is 20% of 125 because 25 = 0.20 x 125.)

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you convert a decimal to a percent?

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To convert a decimal to a percent, multiply the decimal by 100 and add a percent sign.

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What is 30% of 80?

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24.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What percent is 62 out of 100?

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62%.

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If 520 is 5% of what number?

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10400. (520 = 0.05 x 10400.)

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C