Percent of a Number

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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, 50% means 50 out of 100.

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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 20% of 50, calculate 50 x 0.20 = 10.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is 50% of 200?

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100

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What is 25% of 80?

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20

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How do you find the remaining amount after a discount?

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To find the remaining amount after a discount, subtract the discount amount from the original price. For example, if a $50 item is 20% off, the discount is $10, so the remaining amount is $50 - $10 = $40.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is 10% of 150?

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15

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If a student scored 80% on a test with 50 questions, how many questions did they answer correctly?

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40 questions

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What is 75% of 60?

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45

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If a jacket costs $40 and is on sale for 30% off, what is the sale price?

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$28

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is 15% of 300?

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45

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