Mixed Percent Word Problems

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is denoted by the symbol '%'. For example, 25% means 25 out of 100.

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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 * 0.20 = 10.

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What does it mean to find 'x% of y'?

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Finding 'x% of y' means calculating how much 'x' percent of the total 'y' is. It can be calculated using the formula: (x/100) * y.

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What is 24% of 400?

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96

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What is 0.15% of 350?

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0.525

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What is 65% of 180?

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117

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What is 150% of 44?

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66

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What is 15% of 240?

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36

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How do you convert a percentage to a decimal?

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To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide the percentage by 100. For example, 75% becomes 0.75.

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What is the formula for finding the total when given a part and its percentage?

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The formula is: Total = Part / (Percentage in decimal form). For example, if 30 is 60% of a total, the total is 30 / 0.60 = 50.