Unit 5 Flashcard #2 Practice (Proportions)

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What is a discount?

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A discount is a percentage of the cost that is subtracted from the total.

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

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To find what percent 8 is of 20, divide 8 by 20 and multiply by 100. (8/20) * 100 = 40%.

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If 15 is the answer, what could be the question?

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What is 15% of 100?

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How many minutes are in 720 seconds?

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720 seconds is equal to 12 minutes.

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If 95 is the answer, what could be the question?

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What is 95% of 100?

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What does it mean to find a percentage?

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Finding a percentage means determining how much one number is out of another number, expressed as a fraction of 100.

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What is the formula for calculating a percentage?

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Percentage = (Part/Whole) * 100.

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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.

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How do you convert a percentage to a decimal?

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To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide by 100.

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What is the meaning of 'subtracted' in the context of discounts?

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Subtracted means to take away a certain amount from the total cost.