Percent Proportions

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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 the percent of a quantity?

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To calculate the percent of a quantity, use the formula: (part/whole) x 100.

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

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The formula is: part = (percent/100) x whole.

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What does it mean if 25% of a class passed a test?

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It means that 25 out of every 100 students in the class passed the test.

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If 60% of a number is 30, what is the number?

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The number is 50.

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What is the relationship between fractions and percents?

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Percents are a way to express fractions with a denominator of 100.

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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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What is 10% of 200?

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10% of 200 is 20.

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If a shirt costs $40 and is on sale for 25% off, what is the sale price?

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The sale price is $30.

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What is the percent increase if a price goes from $50 to $75?

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The percent increase is 50%.