7.4.a: Percent Concepts

Front

What is the decimal equivalent of 175%?

Back

1.75

Front

If 40% of 300 children prefer football, how many children prefer football?

Back

120 children prefer football.

Front

What percent of children did NOT have ice cream if 40% had ice cream at a birthday party?

Back

60% did NOT have ice cream.

Front

What happens to the total cost when tax is applied?

Back

Tax is added to the total cost.

Front

What is the base value for calculating percentages?

Back

100.

Front

How do you convert a percentage to a decimal?

Back

Divide the percentage by 100.

Front

If 60% of a group prefers one option, what percent prefers the other options combined?

Back

40% prefers the other options combined.

Front

What is the formula to calculate the percentage of a part compared to a whole?

Back

(Part/Whole) x 100.

Front

If a product costs $200 and has a 15% tax, what is the total cost?

Back

Total cost = $200 + ($200 x 0.15) = $230.

Front

What does it mean if a percentage is described as 'of the total'?

Back

It refers to the proportion of a specific part in relation to the whole.