Understanding Percent Equations

This video tutorial explains the second type of percent problem using a percent equation. It covers the meaning of terms like 'is', 'of', and 'what', and how to express percentages as decimals. The tutorial demonstrates solving the problem '36 is 15% of what number?' by setting up and solving the equation 36 = 0.15x, resulting in x = 240. The video concludes with a review and mentions upcoming tutorials on other percent problems.

What does the word 'is' represent in a percent equation?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Equals

• Division

In a percent equation, how should a percentage be expressed?

• As a fraction

• As a decimal

• As a whole number

• As a percentage

What is the first step in setting up the equation for the problem: 36 is 15% of what number?

• Write down 36 as the unknown

• Multiply 36 by 0.15

• Convert 15% to a fraction

• Write down 36 equals

What variable is used to represent the unknown number in the equation?

• A

• Z

• X

• Y

What operation is used to isolate the variable X in the equation 36 = 0.15X?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

What is the value of X when solving the equation 36 = 0.15X?

• 150

• 24

• 240

• 360

What does the solution to the problem 36 is 15% of what number confirm?

• 36 is 15% of 150

• 36 is 15% of 240

• 36 is 15% of 360

• 36 is 15% of 24

What will be covered in the next video according to the transcript?

• A new type of percent problem

• Solving equations using fractions

• Using the percent proportion

• Advanced algebraic equations