Part Whole Percent: Finding the Whole

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

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Whole = Part / (Percent / 100)

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If 20% of a test time is 16 minutes, how do you find the total test time?

Back

Total Test Time = 16 minutes / 0.20 = 80 minutes.

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A mountain climber has climbed 80% of a mountain and reached 3,200 meters. How do you find the total height of the mountain?

Back

Total Height = 3,200 meters / 0.80 = 4,000 meters.

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What does it mean when we say 26 is 5% of a number?

Back

It means that 26 is 5% of the whole number, which can be found using the formula: Whole = Part / (Percent / 100).

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How do you convert a percentage to a decimal?

Back

To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide by 100. For example, 132% = 132 / 100 = 1.32.

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What is 0.5 as a percentage?

Back

0.5 as a percentage is 50%.

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If you know that 40% of a number is 60, how do you find the number?

Back

Number = 60 / 0.40 = 150.

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What is the relationship between part, whole, and percent?

Back

Part is a portion of the whole, and percent is the part expressed as a fraction of 100.

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How do you find 10% of a number?

Back

To find 10% of a number, divide the number by 10.

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If 75% of a number is 300, how do you find the number?

Back

Number = 300 / 0.75 = 400.