Percent Word Problems JAN 23

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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 the total number of items when given a percentage?

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To find the total number of items, divide the number of items you have by the percentage (in decimal form) you have.

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If 9 problems represent 75% of the total, how do you find the total number of problems?

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Total = 9 problems / 0.75 = 12 problems.

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

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Percentage = (Part / Whole) x 100.

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How do you find the percentage of students who bought lunch from the cafeteria?

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Percentage = (Number of students who bought cafeteria lunch / Total students) x 100.

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If 308 out of 453 students brought lunch from home, how do you find the percentage of students who bought lunch from the cafeteria?

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Total cafeteria lunch = 453 - 308 = 145. Percentage = (145 / 453) x 100 = 32.01%.

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What does it mean if 30% of surveyed people like caramel popcorn?

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It means that out of every 100 people surveyed, 30 people prefer caramel popcorn.

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How do you calculate the number of people who like butter popcorn if 30% like caramel?

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If 30% like caramel, then 70% like butter. If 60 people were surveyed, then 70% of 60 = 42 people like butter popcorn.

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What is a commission in the context of sales?

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A commission is a fee paid to an agent or salesperson for their services, usually calculated as a percentage of the sale.

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How do you calculate the commission on a $1,000 policy with a 12% commission rate?

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Commission = 12% of $1,000 = 0.12 x 1000 = $120.