The Percent Proportion

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What is the percent proportion formula?

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

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How do you find 98% of 200?

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Multiply 200 by 0.98: 200 * 0.98 = 196.

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What does it mean to find 'X is Y% of Z'?

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It means to find the value of Z such that Y% of Z equals X.

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How do you calculate what percent one number is of another?

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Use the formula: (part/whole) * 100 = percent.

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If 21 is 15% of what number, how do you find that number?

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Divide 21 by 0.15: 21 / 0.15 = 140.

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What is the process to find the percentage of correct answers on a test?

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Divide the number of correct answers by the total number of questions and multiply by 100.

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How do you calculate a discount on an item?

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Multiply the original price by the discount percentage (as a decimal) to find the amount saved.

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What is 30% off of $35?

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Calculate 0.30 * 35 = $10.50 saved.

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What is the first step in solving a percent problem?

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Identify the part, whole, and percent in the problem.

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How do you convert a fraction to a percent?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator and multiply by 100.