Finding Percent of a Whole Number

This video tutorial explains how to calculate the percentage of a given number, focusing on finding discounts at different stores. It covers two methods: converting percentages to decimals or fractions. The tutorial provides examples of calculating discounts for various percentages, such as 50%, 10%, 35%, and 20%, and compares a 35% discount to a one-third discount. The video aims to help students understand the relationship between percentages, decimals, and fractions in practical scenarios.

What is the original price of the backpack?

• $35

• $30

• $25

• $20

Which operation is used to find the amount of the discount?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

What is the first step to find 50% of $25?

• Divide 25 by 50

• Convert 50% to a fraction

• Convert 50% to a decimal

• Multiply 50 by 25

What is the discount at store number one?

• $10.50

• $12.50

• $15.50

• $20.50

What is the shortcut to find 10% of 25?

• Move the decimal one place to the right

• Move the decimal one place to the left

• Divide by 10

• Multiply by 10

What is the discount at store number two?

• $4.50

• $1.50

• $3.50

• $2.50

How do you find 35% of 25?

• Multiply 25 by 0.35

• Divide 25 by 3.5

• Divide 25 by 0.35

• Multiply 25 by 3.5

What is the discount at store number three?

• $9.75

• $8.75

• $7.75

• $6.75

Which discount is greater: 35% or one-third?

• One-third

• They are equal

• 35%

• Cannot be determined

How can you determine if a fraction and a percent are equivalent?

• Divide both by 100

• Convert the fraction to a percent

• Convert the percent to a fraction

• Multiply both by 100