Percent

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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 often used to compare ratios and express how much of something there is in relation to a whole.

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How do you calculate a percentage of a number?

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To calculate a percentage of a number, multiply the number by the percentage (in decimal form). For example, to find 20% of 50, calculate 50 x 0.20 = 10.

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What is 18% of $30?

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$5.40

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If a meal costs $30 and you want to leave an 18% tip, what is the total bill?

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$35.40

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What is 20% of 60?

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12

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If 20% of a group of 60 members are percussionists, how many are percussionists?

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12 percussionists

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What is 50% of 150?

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75

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How do you calculate sales tax?

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To calculate sales tax, multiply the price of the item by the sales tax rate (in decimal form). For example, for a $90 desk with a 6% tax, calculate 90 x 0.06 = $5.40.

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What is 6% of $90?

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$5.40

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If a local Little League has 60 players and 80% are right-handed, how many are right-handed?

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48 right-handed players