Finding 125% of a Number Example Problem

In this video, Tyler from Tarver Academy introduces a practice problem involving percentages. He explains the concept of percentages and how to estimate answers. Tyler then demonstrates a step-by-step solution to find 125% of 12 using a formula and cross multiplication. He also shares an alternative method for solving the problem. The video concludes with a call to action to subscribe to the channel.

What is the first step suggested by Tyler before attempting to solve the problem?

• Watch the entire video without pausing.

• Write down the problem and try solving it.

• Skip to the solution part.

• Ask a friend for help.

What does 100% of a number represent?

• A quarter of the number.

• Half of the number.

• Double the number.

• The number itself.

Why should the answer to 'What is 125% of 12?' be greater than 12?

• Because 12 is a small number.

• Because 125% is more than 100%.

• Because percentages are always greater than the original number.

• Because 125% is less than 100%.

What formula is used to solve the problem 'What is 125% of 12?'?

• Part over whole equals percent over 100.

• Whole over part equals percent over 100.

• Percent over part equals whole over 100.

• Percent over whole equals part over 100.

What is the result of cross-multiplying 125 and 12 in the problem?

• 1500

• 1250

• 1300

• 1400

What is the alternative method mentioned for solving the problem?

• Asking a teacher for help.

• Breaking down the percentage into smaller parts.

• Using a calculator.

• Guessing the answer.

What is the final answer to the problem 'What is 125% of 12?'?

• 12

• 15

• 20

• 18