Percents of a Number

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a way to express a number as a fraction of 100. It is denoted by the symbol '%'. For example, 20% means 20 out of 100.

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How do you calculate 20% of a number?

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To calculate 20% of a number, multiply the number by 0.20 (or 20/100). For example, 20% of 50 is 50 x 0.20 = 10.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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

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The formula to find the percent of a number is: (Percent / 100) x Total = Part.

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If Gabe's bill is $18.40, how do you calculate a 20% tip?

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To calculate a 20% tip on $18.40, multiply $18.40 by 0.20. So, $18.40 x 0.20 = $3.68.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you find out how many students participated in a fundraiser if 60% of 160 students participated?

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To find the number of students, multiply 160 by 0.60. So, 160 x 0.60 = 96 students.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What does it mean if 80% of seeds germinate?

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If 80% of seeds germinate, it means that out of every 100 seeds planted, 80 are expected to grow.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate how many seeds germinated if 80% of 60 seeds germinate?

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To calculate, multiply 60 by 0.80. So, 60 x 0.80 = 48 seeds germinated.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What percent of cars finished the race if 12 out of 30 cars finished?

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To find the percent, divide the number of cars that finished by the total number of cars and multiply by 100. (12/30) x 100 = 40%.

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How do you find how many competitors finished a marathon if 60% of 35 competitors finished?

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Multiply 35 by 0.60. So, 35 x 0.60 = 21 competitors finished.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the relationship between fractions and percents?

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Percents are a specific type of fraction where the denominator is always 100. For example, 25% is equivalent to 25/100.