3.1-3.3 Flashcard Review

Front

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

Back

part = percent x whole

Front

If Miles rolled 14 strikes out of 70 attempts, what percent of his attempts were strikes?

Back

20%

Front

Ameya surveyed 480 people, and 37.5% do not want a new mall. How many people do not want the mall?

Back

180 people

Front

In a marathon with 99 males and 121 females, what percent of the participants are female?

Back

55%

Front

What is the percent equation used to find a part from a whole?

Back

part = percent x whole

Front

34% of what number is 51?

Back

151

Front

How do you convert a fraction to a percentage?

Back

Multiply the fraction by 100.

Front

What is the definition of a percentage?

Back

A percentage is a fraction expressed as a part of 100.

Front

If 25% of a number is 50, what is the number?

Back

200

Front

What does it mean if a survey shows that 60% of respondents prefer option A?

Back

It means that 60 out of every 100 respondents prefer option A.