Percents and Finding the Whole

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is denoted by the symbol '%'.

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How do you find 60% of a number?

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To find 60% of a number, multiply the number by 0.60.

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If 60% of a number is 90, what is the number?

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The number is 150.

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How do you find the whole when given a percent and a part?

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Divide the part by the percent (in decimal form). For example, if 20% of a number is 30, the number is 30 ÷ 0.20 = 150.

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What is 20% of 150?

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20% of 150 is 30.

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If 20% of a number is 30, what is the number?

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The number is 150.

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How do you convert a percent to a decimal?

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

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What is 25% of 80?

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25% of 80 is 20.

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If 40% of a number is 120, what is the number?

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The number is 300.

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

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The formula is: Percent × Whole = Part.