Percent Proportions and Discounts

This video tutorial covers the concept of percent proportions, using symbols to identify parts, wholes, and percentages in word problems. It provides examples of solving percent problems, including discounts and tips, and offers a challenge problem for practice.

What symbol is used to represent the 'part' in a percent proportion problem?

• Rectangle

• Triangle

• Square

• Circle

In a percent proportion, what does the 'whole' represent?

• The variable

• The percent

• The total

• The part

What is the first step in solving a percent proportion problem?

• Divide by 100

• Subtract the numbers

• Cross multiply

• Add the numbers

If 45% of a number is 27, what is the number?

• 60

• 45

• 100

• 27

Which of the following is a 'part' word in percent problems?

• Tax

• Subtotal

• Original price

• Total

What is the 'whole' in the problem: 'The jeans cost $20 with a 10% discount'?

• $18

• $2

• $22

• $20

How do you calculate the discount amount on a $20 item with a 10% coupon?

• Subtract 10 from $20

• Multiply $20 by 0.1

• Divide $20 by 10

• Add $20 and 10

After applying a 10% discount on a $20 item, what is the final price?

• $22

• $2

• $20

• $18

What is the 'whole' amount in the problem: 'You spend $80 at Sears with a 20% off coupon'?

• $80

• $96

• $16

• $64

How much do you save with a 20% discount on an $80 purchase?

• $16

• $20

• $64

• $80