Basic 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 represents how many parts out of 100 are being considered.

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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 then multiply the result by 100.

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What is the percentage equivalent of 1/4?

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25%.

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How do you convert a decimal to a percentage?

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To convert a decimal to a percentage, multiply the decimal by 100.

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What is the percentage equivalent of 0.5?

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50%.

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If you have 20 out of 50 correct answers on a test, what is your percentage score?

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40%.

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

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Percentage = (Part/Whole) x 100.

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How do you find the whole if you know the part and the percentage?

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Whole = Part / (Percentage/100).

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What is 60% of 200?

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120.

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If a shirt costs $40 and is on sale for 25% off, what is the sale price?

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$30.