Quick Check: Percent Review

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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 25% of 44, calculate 44 * 0.25 = 11.

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What is the formula to find the sale price after a discount?

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Sale Price = Original Price - (Original Price * Discount Percentage).

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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. For example, 0.14 * 100 = 14%.

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What is 15% of $26?

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$3.90

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If an item costs $94.99 and is 25% off, what is the sale price?

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$71.24

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What does 175% mean in decimal form?

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175% is equivalent to 1.75 in decimal form.

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How do you find the tip amount based on a percentage?

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To find the tip amount, multiply the total bill by the tip percentage (in decimal form). For example, for a $26 bill and a 15% tip, calculate 26 * 0.15 = $3.90.

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What is the relationship between fractions and percentages?

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Fractions can be converted to percentages by dividing the numerator by the denominator and multiplying by 100.

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How do you express 0.14 as a percent?

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0.14 as a percent is 14%.