Percent equations

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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 42% of 65?

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27.3

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What is 45% of 87?

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39.15

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What is 20% of 55?

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11

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What is 95% of 55?

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52.25

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What is 150% of 88?

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132

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What does it mean to find 'of' in a percent problem?

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Finding 'of' in a percent problem means to multiply the percentage by the whole number.

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What is the formula for finding a percentage?

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The formula is: (Part/Whole) * 100 = Percentage.

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How can you convert a percentage to a decimal?

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To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide the percentage by 100. For example, 25% becomes 0.25.