Percent Proportion and Percent Equation

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What is the formula for the percent equation?

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part = percent x whole

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In the context of percent problems, what does 'part' refer to?

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The 'part' refers to the portion of the whole that is being considered.

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In the context of percent problems, what does 'whole' refer to?

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The 'whole' refers to the total amount or quantity.

Front

In the context of percent problems, what does 'percent' refer to?

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The 'percent' refers to a ratio expressed as a fraction of 100.

Front

How do you find the whole when given the part and percent?

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Use the formula: whole = part / percent.

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How do you find the part when given the whole and percent?

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Use the formula: part = percent x whole.

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How do you find the percent when given the part and whole?

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Use the formula: percent = (part / whole) x 100.

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If 12 is 50% of what number, how do you find the whole?

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Set up the equation: 12 = 0.5 x whole, then solve for whole.

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What is 20% of 60?

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To find 20% of 60, calculate: 0.2 x 60 = 12.

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What percent of 50 is 20?

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To find what percent 20 is of 50, calculate: (20 / 50) x 100 = 40%.