Percent Proportions Word Problems

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What is a percent proportion?

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A percent proportion is a way to express a part of a whole as a percentage, typically represented as part/whole = percent/100.

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How do you calculate the percentage of a number?

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To calculate the percentage of a number, multiply the number by the percentage (as a decimal) and divide by 100.

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What is the formula to find the part when given the whole and the percentage?

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Part = (Whole * Percentage) / 100.

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If 60% of a program has been downloaded, how do you find the amount downloaded?

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Multiply the total size of the program by 0.60 (60% as a decimal).

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How do you determine how many students do NOT take the bus if 30% do?

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Subtract the number of students who take the bus from the total number of students.

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What is the relationship between free throw percentage and attempts?

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Free throw percentage is calculated as (Free Throws Made / Free Throws Attempted) * 100.

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How do you find the total number of attempts if you know the number of successful attempts and the percentage?

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Total Attempts = Successful Attempts / (Percentage / 100).

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What is the recommended daily intake of vitamin C for men 18 years or older?

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The recommended daily intake of vitamin C for men 18 years or older is 90 milligrams.

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How do you calculate the percentage of daily intake consumed?

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Percentage Consumed = (Amount Consumed / Recommended Intake) * 100.

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If Valerie answered 80% of the problems correctly, how do you find the total number of problems?

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Total Problems = Correct Answers / (Percentage Correct / 100).