Understanding Percentages

The video tutorial explains how to solve a percentage problem using the formula 'is over of equals percent over 100'. It demonstrates the process by setting up an equation with the given values, cross-multiplying, and solving for the unknown. The example used is finding 22% of 150, which results in 33. The tutorial aims to help viewers understand and apply this method to similar problems.

What is the first step in solving the problem of finding 22% of 150?

• Multiply 22 by 150

• Set up the equation using the percentage formula

• Add 22 to 150

• Divide 150 by 22

Which formula is used to find a percentage of a number?

• is over of equals percent over 100

• percent over 100 equals is times of

• percent equals is over of times 100

• is equals percent times of over 100

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

What value are we solving for in the equation 100x = 22 * 150?

• x

• 150

• 22

• 100

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

What operation is performed after cross-multiplying in the equation 100x = 22 * 150?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

What is the final result of 22% of 150?

• 150

• 100

• 33

• 22

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C