Percent word problems - Practice

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What is a percent?

Back

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 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.

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What does 80% mean in terms of a whole?

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80% means 80 out of 100 parts of a whole.

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How do you find the part of a whole represented by a percent?

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To find the part of a whole represented by a percent, multiply the whole by the percent (in decimal form).

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What is the decimal equivalent of 25%?

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The decimal equivalent of 25% is 0.25.

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If a student answered 80% of 50 questions correctly, how many questions did they answer correctly?

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They answered 40 questions correctly (0.80 * 50 = 40).

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator are different.

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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What is the relationship between decimals and fractions?

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Decimals are another way to represent fractions, where the denominator is a power of 10.

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How do you convert a decimal to a percent?

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To convert a decimal to a percent, multiply the decimal by 100.