The video tutorial explains how to solve a problem using benchmark percents. It starts by calculating basic percentages of 240, such as 100%, 50%, 25%, 10%, 5%, and 1%. Then, it demonstrates how to combine these percentages to find 43% of 240. The method involves adding the necessary percentages to reach the desired percentage. The tutorial concludes by summarizing the benchmark percents method.

What is the purpose of using Benchmark percents?

• To solve complex algebraic equations

• To simplify the calculation of percentages

• To convert fractions to decimals

• To measure time intervals

What is 100% of 240?

• 240

• 120

• 60

• 24

How do you calculate 50% of a number?

• Subtract 50

• Multiply by 2

• Add 50

• Divide by 2

What is 25% of 240?

• 24

• 60

• 120

• 30

How is 10% of a number calculated?

• Subtract 10

• Divide by 10

• Multiply by 10

• Add 10

What is 10% of 240?

• 24

• 60

• 48

• 12

What is 5% of 240?

• 24

• 48

• 12

• 6

How do you calculate 1% of a number?

• Divide by 100

• Subtract 1

• Multiply by 100

• Add 1

What is 1% of 240?

• 2.4

• 24

• 12

• 0.24

Which percentages are combined to find 43% of 240?

• 30%, 10%, 2%, 1%

• 40%, 2%, 1%

• 20%, 15%, 5%, 3%

• 25%, 10%, 5%, 3%