Unit Rates and Percentages Flashcard Review

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12 is what percent of 24?

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50%

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The original price of a sweater was $28. During a store-closing sale, a shopper saved $7 on the sweater. What percent discount did she receive?

Back

25%

Front

Which symbol indicates percent?

Back

%

Front

What is 120% of 70?

Back

84

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Yesterday, Jared ate 6 brownies. Today, he ate 150% as many as yesterday. How many brownies did Jared eat today?

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9 brownies

Front

What is a unit rate?

Back

A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities when they are combined together. It is often expressed as a quantity per one unit.

Front

How do you convert a percentage to a decimal?

Back

Divide the percentage by 100.

Front

What is the formula to find the percent of a number?

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(Part/Whole) x 100 = Percent.

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If a shirt costs $40 and is on sale for 25% off, how much do you save?

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$10.

Front

What does it mean to find a percent increase?

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To find a percent increase, subtract the original value from the new value, divide by the original value, and multiply by 100.