Finding Percentages and Ratios

The video tutorial explains how to calculate percentages using two examples. In the first example, it demonstrates how to determine what percent 68 is of 85 by dividing 68 by 85 to get 0.8, then multiplying by 100 to get 80%. In the second example, it shows how to find what percent 150 is of 100 by dividing 150 by 100 to get 1.5, then multiplying by 100 to get 150%. The tutorial provides a clear step-by-step approach to solving percentage problems.

What is the first step in finding what percentage 68 is of 85?

• Subtract 68 from 85

• Add 68 and 85

• Divide 68 by 85

• Multiply 68 by 85

After dividing 68 by 85, what is the next step to find the percentage?

• Divide by 10

• Multiply by 100

• Divide by 100

• Multiply by 10

What is the result of dividing 150 by 100 in the second example?

• 0.5

• 1.5

• 3.5

• 2.5

What percentage is 150 of 100?

• 120%

• 180%

• 150%

• 100%

Which of the following is the correct method to find what percent one number is of another?

• Add the two numbers and multiply by 100

• Divide the smaller number by the larger number and multiply by 100

• Divide the larger number by the smaller number and multiply by 100

• Subtract the smaller number from the larger number and multiply by 100