Percent, Part, and Whole

Front

What is the definition of 'percent'?

Back

A percent is a ratio expressed as a fraction of 100. It represents a part of a whole.

Front

How do you convert a percent to a decimal?

Back

To convert a percent to a decimal, divide the percent by 100. For example, 90% becomes 0.90.

Front

What is the formula to find the part when given the percent and whole?

Back

Part = (Percent / 100) * Whole.

Front

If 16 is 40% of a number, how do you find that number?

Back

Whole = Part / (Percent / 100). So, Whole = 16 / 0.40 = 40.

Front

What is 20% of 60?

Back

20% of 60 is 12.

Front

What is the definition of 'whole' in terms of percent?

Back

The whole is the total amount or quantity that the percent is based on.

Front

If 56 is 35% of a number, how do you find that number?

Back

Whole = Part / (Percent / 100). So, Whole = 56 / 0.35 = 160.

Front

What is 14% of 80?

Back

14% of 80 is 11.2.

Front

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

Back

Percent = (Part / Whole) * 100.

Front

What is 90% written as a decimal?

Back

90% written as a decimal is 0.90.