Math Midterm Kirby

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What is the definition of 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 find the percent of a shaded area in a box?

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To find the percent of a shaded area, divide the area of the shaded part by the total area of the box and multiply by 100.

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What is the formula for dividing fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator.

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How do you set up a proportion to find a missing number?

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Set up a proportion by creating a ratio that compares two equivalent fractions.

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What does |x| represent in mathematics?

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|x| represents the absolute value of x, which is the distance of x from 0 on the number line.

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How do you add decimals?

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To add decimals, align the decimal points and add as you would with whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the sum.

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What is the value of 50% of a number?

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50% of a number is equivalent to half of that number.

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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 multiply by 100.

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