Finding Percent, Part, and Whole

Front

What is the formula to find the percent of a part in relation to the whole?

Back

Part / Whole X 100

Front

If you have a total of 200 and you want to find 25% of it, what is the calculation?

Back

200 X 0.25 = 50

Front

What does 'whole' refer to in percentage problems?

Back

The total amount or the complete set being considered.

Front

If 30 out of 150 students passed a test, what percent passed?

Back

20% (30 / 150 X 100)

Front

What is the term for the amount that is being compared to the whole in a percentage problem?

Back

Part

Front

If a shirt costs $40 and is on sale for 25% off, how much is the discount?

Back

$10 (40 X 0.25)

Front

How do you find the whole if you know the part and the percent?

Back

Whole = Part / (Percent / 100)

Front

What is 10% of 250?

Back

25 (250 X 0.10)

Front

If 15% of a class of 40 students are absent, how many students are absent?

Back

6 students (40 X 0.15)

Front

What is the relationship between part, whole, and percent?

Back

Percent is the part divided by the whole, multiplied by 100.