Model Percents

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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, 50% means 50 out of 100.

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How do you convert a fraction to a percent?

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To convert a fraction to a percent, divide the numerator by the denominator and then multiply by 100. For example, 1/4 = (1 ÷ 4) × 100 = 25%.

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What does it mean if something is 100%?

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If something is 100%, it means the whole or the entirety of that item or quantity is being considered.

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What is the relationship between fractions and percents?

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Fractions and percents both represent parts of a whole. A percent is a fraction with a denominator of 100.

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How do you find 3% of a number?

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To find 3% of a number, multiply the number by 0.03 (which is 3/100). For example, 3% of 200 is 200 × 0.03 = 6.

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What is the percent equivalent of 1/2?

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The percent equivalent of 1/2 is 50%. (1 ÷ 2) × 100 = 50%.

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If 96% of a class passed a test, what fraction of the class passed?

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96% can be expressed as 96/100, which simplifies to 24/25.

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What does it mean if a model shows 4% green?

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It means that 4 out of every 100 parts of the model are colored green.

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How do you express 20 out of 100 as a percent?

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20 out of 100 is expressed as 20%. (20 ÷ 100) × 100 = 20%.

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What is the formula to calculate percent?

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The formula to calculate percent is: (Part/Whole) × 100.