Solving Percent Problems with the Percent Proportion

This video tutorial explains how to solve problems using the percent proportion method. It begins with an introduction to percents and their everyday applications, followed by a detailed explanation of the percent proportion concept. The video provides step-by-step guidance on solving percent problems, including examples and practice problems. It concludes with a recap of the key concepts and methods discussed.

What does a percent represent?

• A number out of 50

• A number out of 100

• A number out of 10

• A number out of 1000

Which of the following is NOT a common use of percents?

• Calculating tips

• Calculating discounts

• Measuring temperature

• Determining grades

What is the percent proportion formula?

• Percent over 100 equals whole over part

• Percent over 50 equals part over whole

• Percent over 10 equals part over whole

• Percent over 100 equals part over whole

In the percent proportion, what does the 'is' represent?

• The percent

• The part

• The ratio

• The whole

If you have 20% of 240, what is the part?

• 60

• 20

• 24

• 48

How can you simplify the fraction 20/100?

• 5/25

• 4/20

• 1/5

• 2/10

60 is 75% of what number?

• 45

• 100

• 80

• 90

What is the simplified form of 75/100?

• 3/4

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 5/6

In the problem '8 is 40% of what number?', what does 8 represent?

• The whole

• The part

• The percent

• The ratio

What is the first step in setting up a percent proportion?

• Simplify the ratio

• Find the part

• Place the percent over 100

• Determine the whole