Finding Percentages: A Step-by-Step Guide

This video tutorial teaches how to calculate the percent of a number using a two-step process: converting the percent to a decimal and multiplying by the number. It includes three examples: calculating 70% of 28, 20% of 36, and 8% of 50, with detailed explanations and solutions.

What is the first step in finding the percent of a number?

• Add the percent to the number

• Multiply the number by 100

• Rewrite the percent as a decimal

• Subtract the percent from the number

How do you convert 70% to a decimal?

• 0.7

• 7.0

• 70.0

• 0.07

What is the result of multiplying 0.7 by 28?

• 17.6

• 18.6

• 20.6

• 19.6

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What is the decimal equivalent of 20%?

• 0.02

• 0.2

• 20.0

• 2.0

What is the product of 0.2 and 36?

• 9.2

• 6.2

• 7.2

• 8.2

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What is the correct answer for 20% of 36?

• 9.2

• 6.2

• 7.2

• 8.2

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How do you convert 8% to a decimal?

• 8.0

• 80.0

• 0.8

• 0.08

What is the result of multiplying 0.08 by 50?

• 5.0

• 4.0

• 6.0

• 3.0

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What is the correct answer for 8% of 50?

• 3.0

• 4.0

• 5.0

• 6.0

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What are the two steps to find the percent of a number?

• Multiply the percent by 100 and subtract it from the number

• Multiply the percent by 100 and add it to the number

• Rewrite the percent as a decimal and multiply it by the number

• Rewrite the percent as a decimal and add it to the number

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