Percent of a Number

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What is the definition of '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 percent of a number?

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To calculate a percent of a number, multiply the number by the percent (in decimal form). For example, to find 25% of 200, calculate 200 x 0.25 = 50.

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What is 100% of a number?

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100% of a number is the number itself. For example, 100% of 50 is 50.

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What does it mean to find 125% of a number?

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Finding 125% of a number means you are finding the whole number plus an additional 25% of that number.

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What is 50% of a number?

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50% of a number is half of that number. For example, 50% of 80 is 40.

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How do you convert a decimal to a percent?

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To convert a decimal to a percent, multiply the decimal by 100 and add a percent sign. For example, 0.75 becomes 75%.

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

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The formula is: Percent of a number = (Percent/100) x Number.

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What is 90% of 250?

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90% of 250 is 225.

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What is 42% of 65?

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42% of 65 is 27.3.

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What is 98% of 254?

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98% of 254 is 248.92.