Percent of a Number

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What is the definition of a percent?

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A percent is a ratio expressed as a fraction of 100. It represents a part per hundred.

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How do you convert a percent to a decimal?

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

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

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The formula to find a percent of a number is: Percent of a number = (Percent/100) × Number.

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What is 50% of 200?

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50% of 200 is 100.

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How do you find 25% of a number?

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To find 25% of a number, divide the number by 4.

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What is 10% of 150?

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10% of 150 is 15.

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How do you calculate the percent increase?

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Percent increase = ((New Value - Original Value) / Original Value) × 100.

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What is the percent decrease if a price drops from $80 to $60?

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Percent decrease = ((80 - 60) / 80) × 100 = 25%.

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What is the relationship between fractions and percents?

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How do you find the percent of a total?

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To find the percent of a total, divide the part by the total and multiply by 100.