What is the initial step in solving a percentage decrease problem?

Calculating Percentages and Fractions

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Multiply the total amount by 100.
Directly subtract the percentage from the total amount.
Add the percentage to the total amount.
Identify the total amount and calculate the percentage to decrease.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do you calculate 60% of a given amount?
Multiply the amount by 60 and divide by 100.
Add 60 to the amount.
Subtract 60 from the amount.
Multiply the amount by 100 and divide by 60.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an equivalent fraction to 60/100?
2/3
4/5
1/2
3/5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the benefit of using equivalent fractions in percentage calculations?
They simplify the calculation process.
They make the numbers larger.
They eliminate the need for a calculator.
They change the percentage value.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the result of calculating 60% of $440?
$264
$176
$440
$60
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
After finding 60% of the amount, what is the next step?
Divide the 60% value by 2.
Multiply the 60% value by 2.
Add the 60% value to the original amount.
Subtract the 60% value from the original amount.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of the minus sign in the subtraction process?
It indicates a decrease in value.
It shows an increase in value.
It is used to multiply the values.
It is used to divide the values.
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