Basic Percents and Proportions Review

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What happens to the final cost of an item when it is marked up?

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The final cost will be higher than the original cost.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3D

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What happens to the final cost of an item when it is marked down?

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The final cost will be lower than the original cost.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

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What is the unit rate of water to flour if the ratio is 3/4 cups of water to 4 cups of flour?

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3/16 cups of water to 1 cup of flour.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How much will you save on a $25 t-shirt with a 20% off coupon?

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You will save $5.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If there are 110 students and 40% dressed up for College Day, how many students are wearing college attire?

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44 students are wearing their college attire.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a ratio expressed as a fraction of 100.

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How do you calculate a percentage of a number?

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Multiply the number by the percentage (as a decimal). For example, 20% of 50 is 50 * 0.20 = 10.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is a proportion?

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A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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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.

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What is the formula for finding the percent increase?

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Percent Increase = (New Value - Original Value) / Original Value * 100.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C