Mastering Percent Calculations

This video tutorial teaches how to find the percent of a number using two methods: fractions for numbers that easily multiply or divide from 100, and decimals for more complex numbers. It includes examples, practice problems, and story applications to reinforce learning. Students are encouraged to write steps in their math notebooks and apply the learned strategies to solve problems.

What is the first step in finding the percentage of a number using the fraction method?

• Divide the number by 100

• Multiply the percentage by the number

• Convert the percentage to a decimal

• Write the percentage as a fraction over 100

If you need to find 34% of 200, what is the equivalent fraction you would use?

• 200/100

• 34/200

• 68/200

• 34/100

How do you handle percentages when the number does not easily divide by 100?

• Ignore the percentage

• Use the decimal form

• Use the fraction form

• Round the number

What is 1.2% of 83?

• 1.996

• 0.83

• 0.012

• 0.996

What does the mathematical term 'of' usually signify?

• Addition

• Division

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

How do you convert a percentage to its decimal form?

• Divide by 100

• Multiply by 100

• Subtract two zeros

• Add two zeros

What is the result of multiplying the decimal form of 80% by 45?

• 18

• 36

• 45

• 80

What is the decimal form of 7 tenths percent?

• 0.07

• 0.007

• 7

• 0.7

In a school of 560 students, if 35% participate in sports, how many are that?

• 196

• 156

• 200

• 360

If 70% of 480 students attend a party, how many do not attend?

• 100

• 240

• 336

• 144