Understanding Percents

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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 quantities.

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How do you calculate the percent of a number?

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To calculate the percent of a number, divide the part by the whole and then multiply by 100. Formula: (Part/Whole) x 100.

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What is 50% of 200?

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100

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If 25 out of 100 students passed a test, what percent passed?

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25%.

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What does it mean if something is 0%?

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0% means that there is none of that quantity.

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What does it mean if something is 100%?

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100% means that the whole quantity is present.

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How do you convert a fraction to a percent?

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To convert a fraction to a percent, divide the numerator by the denominator and multiply by 100.

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What is 10% of 50?

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5

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If a shirt costs $40 and is on sale for 25% off, how much is the discount?

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$10.

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What is the percent increase if a price goes from $20 to $25?

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25% increase.