Understanding Percentages

The video tutorial explains how to determine the percentage of the original price paid by Renee for an item. It covers three methods: converting a fraction to a percentage using a calculator, using the percent equation, and using the percent proportion. Each method is demonstrated step-by-step, with the final result being approximately 40.6%.

What was the original price of the item Renee bought?

• $480

• $675

• $300

• $195

What fraction represents the amount Renee paid compared to the original price?

• 100/480

• 195/100

• 480/195

• 195/480

How do you convert a decimal to a percentage?

• Multiply by 100

• Add 100

• Subtract 100

• Divide by 100

In the percent equation method, what does the word 'of' signify?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

What variable is used to represent the unknown percentage in the percent equation method?

• X

• Y

• P

• Z

In the percent proportion method, what is the denominator always set to?

• 0

• 480

• 195

• 100

What is the purpose of cross-multiplying in the percent proportion method?

• To check the accuracy of the calculation

• To convert a fraction to a decimal

• To solve for the unknown percentage

• To find the original price

What is the approximate percentage Renee paid of the original price?

• 60.5%

• 40.6%

• 50.0%

• 30.4%

Which method involves using the keywords 'is', 'of', and 'what'?

• Quickest method

• Percent equation method

• None of the above

• Percent proportion method

Which method uses the concept of 'is-over-of'?

• Quickest method

• Percent equation method

• None of the above

• Percent proportion method