Percent of a Number- Part 1

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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 20% of 50, calculate 50 * 0.20 = 10.

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What does 25% mean in terms of fractions?

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25% means 25 out of 100, which can be simplified to the fraction 1/4.

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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 the percentage by 100. For example, 75% becomes 0.75.

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What is 12% of 40?

Back

4.8

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How much is 20% of a $30 meal?

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$6.00

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What is 80% of 80?

Back

64

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What is 25% of 80?

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20

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If a council has 20 members and 20% voted in favor of a tax, how many members voted in favor?

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4 council members.

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What is the relationship between percentages and fractions?

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Percentages are a way to express a number as a fraction of 100. For example, 50% is equivalent to 50/100 or 1/2.

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How do you find 10% of a number?

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To find 10% of a number, divide the number by 10. For example, 10% of 50 is 50 / 10 = 5.