6.RP.A.3c (Bowman)

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What is the formula to find a percentage of a number?

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To find a percentage of a number, multiply the number by the percentage (in decimal form). For example, to find 8% of 200: 200 * 0.08 = 16.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you convert a fraction to a percentage?

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To convert a fraction to a percentage, divide the numerator by the denominator and then multiply by 100. For example, 1/4 = 0.25 = 25%.

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What is 68% of 25 acres?

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To find 68% of 25 acres, multiply 25 by 0.68: 25 * 0.68 = 17 acres.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate the percent increase?

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To calculate the percent increase, subtract the original value from the new value, divide by the original value, and multiply by 100. For example, if a salary increases from $8 to $8.28: (8.28 - 8) / 8 * 100 = 3.5%.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the relationship between percentages and decimals?

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Percentages are a way to express a number as a fraction of 100. To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide by 100. For example, 72.8% = 0.728.

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How do you find what percent one number is of another?

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To find what percent one number is of another, divide the part by the whole and multiply by 100. For example, to find what percent 182 is of 250: (182 / 250) * 100 = 72.8%.

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What is 0.2% of 4000?

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To find 0.2% of 4000, multiply 4000 by 0.002: 4000 * 0.002 = 8.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you find the remaining percentage of a whole?

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To find the remaining percentage, subtract the percentage used from 100%. For example, if 68% of the land is planted, then 100% - 68% = 32% is not planted.

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What is the formula to calculate a raise based on a percentage?

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To calculate a raise based on a percentage, multiply the current salary by the raise percentage (in decimal form). For example, for an $8 hourly wage with a 3.5% raise: 8 * 0.035 = $0.28.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the meaning of 'percent'?

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'Percent' means 'per hundred' and is used to express how much of something there is out of 100.