Percent Equation

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What is a percent?

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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 * 0.20 = 10.

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What is the percent equation?

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The percent equation is: Part = Percent × Whole. It helps to find the part when the percent and whole are known.

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How do you find the whole when given the part and percent?

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To find the whole, use the formula: Whole = Part / Percent. Convert the percent to decimal form before calculating.

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What is 0.5% of 600?

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3. (0.5% of 600 is calculated as 600 * 0.005 = 3.)

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If 70% of 60 students own a pet, how many students own a pet?

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42 students. (70% of 60 is calculated as 60 * 0.70 = 42.)

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What is 64% of 75?

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48. (64% of 75 is calculated as 75 * 0.64 = 48.)

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If a pair of sunglasses originally costs $40 and is on sale for $26, what percent of the original price is the sale price?

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65%. (The sale price is calculated as (26/40) * 100 = 65%.)

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What percent of 60 is 9?

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15%. (To find this, calculate (9/60) * 100 = 15%.)

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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.