finding percents

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a way to express a number as a fraction of 100. It is denoted by the symbol '%'.

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How do you find 20% of a number?

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To find 20% of a number, multiply the number by 0.20 (or divide by 5).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What does 'discount' mean in terms of price?

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A discount is an amount that is subtracted from the original price.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate a tip as a percentage of a bill?

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To calculate a tip, multiply the total bill amount by the percentage (as a decimal).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the formula to find the percent of a number?

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Percent = (Part / Whole) x 100.

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If 18 is 25% of a number, how do you find that number?

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To find the number, divide 18 by 0.25 (or multiply by 4).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you convert a decimal to a percent?

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To convert a decimal to a percent, multiply the decimal by 100 and add the '%' symbol.

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What is 50% of 200?

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100.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If an item costs $50 and has a 10% discount, what is the sale price?

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The sale price is $45 (10% of $50 is $5, so $50 - $5 = $45).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is 75% of 80?

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60.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C