Percentages

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What is a percentage?

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A percentage is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It shows how much out of 100 something is.

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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 top number (numerator) by the bottom number (denominator) and then multiply by 100.

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What is 3 out of 25 as a percentage?

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12%.

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What does it mean to find the 'whole' in a percentage problem?

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Finding the 'whole' means determining the total amount from which a part or percentage is taken.

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If 12 is 50% of what number, what are you trying to find?

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You are trying to find the '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.

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What is 22% as a decimal?

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0.22.

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What is the simplified fraction for 50%?

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1/2.

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What does it mean to find the 'part' in a percentage problem?

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Finding the 'part' means determining the specific amount that corresponds to a given percentage of the whole.

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In the problem, 'A baseball cap costs $28 and a coupon saves 25%. How much will the coupon save?', what are you trying to find?

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You are trying to find the 'part'.