Algebra 29 - Understanding Percentages

Professor Von Schmohawk introduces percentages, explaining their Latin origin and how they represent fractions of quantities. The video covers visualizing percentages, converting them to fractions and decimals, and using them in real-world examples. It also discusses using ratios to understand percentages, setting the stage for solving real-world problems with algebra in the next chapter.

What is the origin of the word 'percent'?

How can percentages be visually represented using a quantity?

What does it mean when a percentage is greater than 100?

Explain how to convert a percentage to a decimal.

What is the decimal equivalent of 15% and how is it calculated?

Describe how to determine the ratio of quantities to calculate a percentage.

Summarize the key concepts introduced in this chapter about percentages.