Percent Word Problems

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What is a percent?

Back

A percent is a ratio expressed as a fraction of 100. It represents a part of 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 does 60% of 120 mean?

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It means 60 out of every 100 parts of 120. To find it, calculate 120 x 0.60 = 72.

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If 75% of the votes were for James and 240 students voted, how do you find the number of votes James received?

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Multiply the total votes by the percentage: 240 x 0.75 = 180.

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What is 25% of 12?

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To find 25% of 12, calculate 12 x 0.25 = 3.

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How do you represent percentages visually?

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You can use a tape diagram or pie chart to show parts of a whole visually.

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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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If 40% of a number is 32, how do you find the original number?

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Divide 32 by 0.40 to find the original number: 32 / 0.40 = 80.

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What is the relationship between fractions and percentages?

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Fractions can be converted to percentages by multiplying by 100. For example, 1/4 = 0.25 = 25%.

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How do you find 10% of a number?

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To find 10% of a number, divide the number by 10. For example, 10% of 50 is 50 / 10 = 5.