Understanding Percent Equations

This video tutorial covers percent equations, explaining the three types of percent questions: missing first number, missing percent, and missing third number. It demonstrates solving these equations using a method that involves converting percents to decimals and using variables. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of understanding that 'is' means equals and 'of' means times in mathematical terms. It also provides tips for converting between percents and decimals and solving equations effectively.

What are the three components typically involved in a percent statement?

• Two percents and a number

• Three numbers

• Two numbers and a variable

• A number, a percent, and a variable

In the first type of percent equation, which component is missing?

• The variable

• The second number

• The first number

• The percent

How would you express '15 is what percent of 60' in terms of a percent equation?

• 15 = 60 * n

• 15 = n * 60

• n = 15 * 60

• n = 15 / 60

In the third type of percent equation, which component is missing?

• The first number

• The variable

• The number after 'of'

• The percent

What does the word 'is' translate to in a percent equation?

• Multiplication

• Equals

• Subtraction

• Addition

What is the first step in solving a percent equation using the equation method?

• Convert the percent to a decimal

• Solve for the variable

• Identify the unknown

• Set up the equation

How do you convert a percent to a decimal?

• Divide by 10

• Multiply by 100

• Divide by 100

• Add 0.1

What is the result of 0.25 * 60 in the first type of percent equation?

• 0.25

• 60

• 25

• 15

What operation is used for the word 'of' in a percent equation?

• Multiplication

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Division

In the second type of percent equation, what is the unknown variable typically representing?

• The percent

• The first number

• The second number

• The result