Feb 4: Review/Drill Application of Percent

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What is a proportion?

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A proportion is when two fractions (ratios) equal each other.

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A pair of shoes cost $50.00. A 20% discount is offered. What is the amount of discount?

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The amount of discount is $10.00.

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What is the percent of change from 5 to 8?

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The percent of change from 5 to 8 is 60%.

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What is the percent of change from 5 to 2?

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The percent of change from 5 to 2 is -60%.

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What is 90% of 250?

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How do you calculate a percentage of a number?

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What is the formula for percent change?

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If a shirt originally costs $40 and is now $30, what is the percent decrease?

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What does it mean to find 25% of a number?

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Finding 25% of a number means calculating one quarter of that number.

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How do you express a ratio as a percentage?

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To express a ratio as a percentage, divide the first number by the second number and multiply by 100.