Semester Test review 2

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What is the formula to calculate the percentage of a number?

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Percentage = (Part / Whole) * 100

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If a car costs $22,000 and there is a 10% down payment, how do you calculate the down payment?

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Down Payment = Cost of Car * Down Payment Percentage

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What is the total number of books read from January through April if the histogram shows 87 books?

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Total Books Read = 87

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How do you find the average earnings per lawn if Harry mowed 8 lawns for $96?

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Average Earnings per Lawn = Total Earnings / Number of Lawns

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What is the down payment amount for a home costing $160,000 with a 20% down payment?

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Down Payment = Home Cost * Down Payment Percentage

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Define 'Histogram' in the context of data representation.

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A histogram is a graphical representation of the distribution of numerical data, showing the frequency of data points within certain ranges.

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What does it mean to calculate a 'down payment' when purchasing a car or home?

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A down payment is an initial upfront payment made when purchasing an expensive item, typically expressed as a percentage of the total price.

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How do you convert a fraction to a percentage?

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To convert a fraction to a percentage, divide the numerator by the denominator and multiply by 100.

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What is the significance of understanding percentages in real-life financial decisions?

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Understanding percentages helps in making informed decisions regarding loans, investments, and savings.

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If 300 seventh graders are surveyed and 96 prefer choir, how do you find the percentage of students who prefer choir?

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Percentage = (Number of Students Preferring Choir / Total Students) * 100 = (96 / 300) * 100 = 32%.