Real-World Percents

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a ratio expressed as a fraction of 100. It represents a part of a whole.

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How do you calculate a percentage of a number?

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To calculate a percentage of a number, multiply the number by the percentage (in decimal form). For example, to find 20% of 50, calculate 50 x 0.20 = 10.

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What does it mean to apply a discount?

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Applying a discount means reducing the original price of an item by a certain percentage.

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If an item costs $100 and has a 25% discount, what is the final price?

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The final price is $75. (100 - (100 x 0.25) = 75)

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What is the formula to find the final price after a discount?

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Final Price = Original Price - (Original Price x Discount Percentage)