Percent Equations

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What is a percent equation?

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A percent equation is a mathematical statement that shows the relationship between a part, a whole, and a percentage. It is often written in the form: part = percent × whole.

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How do you convert a percentage to a decimal?

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To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide the percentage by 100. For example, 46% becomes 0.46.

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

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The formula is: whole = part / percent.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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

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The formula is: part = percent × whole.

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What is 32% of 208?

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0.32(208) = 66.56.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is 45% of 625?

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0.45(625) = 281.25.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What percent of 50 is 20?

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(20 / 50) × 100 = 40%.

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What percent of 500 is 25?

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(25 / 500) × 100 = 5%.

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How do you set up an equation for '75 is 46% of what number'?

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75 = 0.46x.

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How do you set up an equation for '32% of 208 is what number'?

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0.32(208) = x.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C