percentages

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What is a percentage?

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A percentage is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is often used to compare proportions.

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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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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is 10% of 100?

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10

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What is 25% of 200?

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50

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you find 50% of a number?

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To find 50% of a number, divide the number by 2. For example, 50% of 80 is 80 / 2 = 40.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is 75% of 60?

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45

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How do you convert a percentage to a decimal?

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To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide by 100. For example, 25% becomes 0.25.

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What is 20% of 150?

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30

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you find the total amount from a percentage?

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To find the total amount from a percentage, divide the part by the percentage (in decimal form). For example, if 30 is 20% of a number, the total is 30 / 0.20 = 150.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is 10% of $250?

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$25

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