Understanding Percent Problems

In this video, Mr. J explains how to solve percent problems using the percent equation. The video covers two examples: finding 85% of 40 and 67% of 115. Mr. J demonstrates how to convert percentages to decimals and solve for the unknown part using the equation: percent times whole equals part. The video emphasizes identifying the percent and whole first, and using keywords like 'of' and 'is' to determine the parts of the equation. The video concludes with a summary of the solutions and additional resources for further practice.

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

• Learning about fractions

• Solving algebraic equations

• Solving percent problems using the percent equation

• Understanding geometry concepts

Which equation is used to solve percent problems?

• Part times whole equals percent

• Percent times whole equals part

• Percent plus whole equals part

• Whole times part equals percent

In the first example, what is the unknown part when solving 85% of 40?

• 85

• 40

• 34

• Unknown

How do you convert a percentage to a decimal?

• Multiply by 100

• Subtract 100

• Divide by 100

• Add 100

What is the decimal form of 85%?

• 85.0

• 8.5

• 0.085

• 0.85

What keyword is associated with the whole in percent problems?

• Of

• Times

• Is

• Equals

What keyword is associated with the part in percent problems?

• Times

• Equals

• Of

• Is

In the second example, what is the whole amount?

• 67

• Unknown

• 115

• 77

What is the decimal form of 67%?

• 0.067

• 0.67

• 6.7

• 67.0

What is the result of 67% of 115?

• 67

• 115

• 77.5

• Unknown