Learn to take the percent of a number using a proportion

Learn to take the percent of a number using a proportion

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

Hard

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The video tutorial explains how to solve percentage problems without using calculators. It introduces the concept of proportions and their relation to percentages, emphasizing the importance of understanding the part-over-whole relationship. The tutorial demonstrates setting up and solving a percentage problem using cross multiplication and explores alternative methods for calculation. The focus is on ensuring students can verify their solutions and understand the underlying concepts.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What does it mean when we say a percent is a special type of ratio?

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3 mins • 1 pt

How do you interpret the result when dividing by 100 in the context of percentages?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the process of multiplying a percentage by a whole number.

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