Solving Percent Word Problems

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7th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a percent?
Back
A percent is a ratio expressed as a fraction of 100. It represents a part of a whole.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you calculate the percentage of a number?
Back
To calculate the percentage of a number, multiply the number by the percentage (in decimal form). For example, to find 30% of 200, calculate 200 x 0.30 = 60.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the formula to find the original price when given a sale price and the percent discount?
Back
Original Price = Sale Price / (1 - Discount Rate). For example, if a jacket is $45 and is 75% of the original price, the original price is $45 / 0.75 = $60.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If 30% of a number is 120, how do you find the original number?
Back
To find the original number, divide the part by the percentage (in decimal form). Original Number = 120 / 0.30 = 400.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean if a price is marked down by a certain percentage?
Back
It means that the price has been reduced by that percentage from its original price.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you find the total amount if you know a part and its percentage?
Back
Total Amount = Part / (Percentage in decimal form). For example, if 250 grams is 40% of the total, Total = 250 / 0.40 = 625 grams.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the relationship between percentage, part, and whole?
Back
Percentage = (Part / Whole) x 100. This formula helps to understand how much a part represents of the whole.
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