Solving Percent Problems

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What is a 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 percentage of a number?

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To calculate a percentage of a number, multiply the number by the percentage (in decimal form). For example, to find 20% of 50, calculate 50 * 0.20 = 10.

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What is 50% of 200?

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100

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If 30 is 60% of a number, what is the number?

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50

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What is 10% of 150?

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15

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How do you convert a percentage to a decimal?

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To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide the percentage by 100. For example, 25% becomes 0.25.

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What is 75% of 80?

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60

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If a shirt costs $40 and is on sale for 25% off, what is the sale price?

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$30

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What is 200% of 50?

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100

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If 12 is 30% of a number, what is the number?

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40