Percent Proportions

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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 percent of a number?

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To calculate a percent of a number, multiply the number by the percent (in decimal form). For example, to find 20% of 50, calculate 50 x 0.20 = 10.

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What is the formula for finding the percent of a part?

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The formula is: (Part/Whole) x 100 = Percent.

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What is 50% of a number?

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50% of a number is half of that number.

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What is 100% of a number?

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100% of a number is the number itself.

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What does it mean to find 'what percent' of a number?

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It means to determine what fraction of the whole number is represented by a specific part.

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How do you convert a percent to a decimal?

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To convert a percent to a decimal, divide the percent by 100. For example, 25% = 25/100 = 0.25.

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What is 10% of 200?

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10% of 200 is 20.

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What is 25% of 80?

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25% of 80 is 20.

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What is 75% of 60?

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75% of 60 is 45.