Calculating Percentages: Finding 10% of a Number

The video tutorial helps Mike understand how to work with percents, specifically focusing on calculating 10% of a number. It explains that finding 10% is simple and involves moving the decimal point one place to the left. The tutorial provides several examples, such as finding 10% of 62, 345, and $40, and offers practice problems to reinforce the concept. The goal is to show that calculating 10% is easy and does not require a calculator.

Why does Mike prefer using a calculator for percents?

• He finds it faster.

• He gets confused with percents.

• He likes technology.

• He doesn't know how to do it manually.

What is the first step to find 10% of a number?

• Add a zero to the number.

• Move the decimal point one place to the left.

• Divide the number by 10.

• Multiply the number by 10.

Where is the decimal point located if it is not visible in a number?

• There is no decimal point.

• At the end of the number.

• In the middle of the number.

• At the beginning of the number.

What is 10% of 62?

• 0.62

• 620

• 6.2

• 62

How do you find 10% of $40?

• $40.00

• $4.00

• $0.40

• $0.04

What is 10% of 550?

• 55

• 550

• 0.55

• 5.5

What is 10% of 84?

• 0.84

• 84

• 8.4

• 840

What is 10% of 7,135?

• 713.5

• 71.35

• 7.135

• 7135