Solving Percent Problems with Equivalent Ratios

What is the first step in solving percent problems using equivalent ratios?

• Multiply the numerator and denominator

• Convert the percent to a fraction

• Identify the total amount

• Identify the part and the total

If 240 boys represent 20% of the total students, what is the total number of students?

• 1,200

• 1,500

• 1,000

• 2,000

What is the purpose of setting up equivalent ratios in percent problems?

• To find the missing part or total

• To convert percentages to decimals

• To simplify the problem

• To check the accuracy of the problem

How do you set up the ratio for 32% of students playing the flute?

• 32 out of 150

• 32 out of 200

• 32 out of 100

• 32 out of 50

If there are 200 students in the band and 32% play the flute, how many students play the flute?

• 66

• 64

• 60

• 62

What is the ratio for a 45% discount?

• 45 out of 200

• 45 out of 150

• 45 out of 100

• 45 out of 50

If the original price of a TV is $1,000 and the discount is 45%, what is the discount amount?

• $400

• $450

• $550

• $500

How do you calculate the sale price after a discount?

• Divide the discount by the original price

• Multiply the discount by the original price

• Add the discount to the original price

• Subtract the discount from the original price

What is the sale price of a TV originally priced at $1,000 with a $450 discount?

• $600

• $500

• $650

• $550

In the context of the video, what does the 'whole amount' refer to?

• The part of the total

• The total population or quantity

• The percentage value

• The missing value