Basic Percentages

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What is a percentage?

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A percentage is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is often used to compare proportions.

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How do you convert a fraction to a percentage?

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To convert a fraction to a percentage, divide the numerator by the denominator and then multiply by 100.

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What is 1/2 as a percentage?

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50%.

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What is 3/4 as a percentage?

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75%.

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How do you convert a decimal to a percentage?

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To convert a decimal to a percentage, multiply the decimal by 100.

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What is 0.25 as a percentage?

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25%.

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What is 0.5 as a percentage?

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50%.

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What is 0.75 as a percentage?

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75%.

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How do you find the percentage of a number?

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To find the percentage of a number, multiply the number by the percentage (in decimal form).

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What is 40% of 200?

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80.