Bell Work Dec 8

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What is the formula to calculate the percentage of a part compared to a whole?

Back

Percentage = (Part / Whole) x 100

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If 500 students were surveyed and 35% like basketball, how many students like basketball?

Back

175 students

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How do you find the remaining percentage when given some percentages?

Back

Remaining Percentage = 100% - (Sum of Given Percentages)

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If 240 people attended an event and 20% were teachers, how many teachers attended?

Back

48 teachers

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What is the relationship between the number of correct answers and the total number of questions in a quiz?

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Correct Answers = (Percentage / 100) x Total Questions

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If a farmer has 25 acres and 60% can be farmed, how do you calculate the farmable acres?

Back

Farmable Acres = Total Acres x (Farmable Percentage / 100) = 25 x 0.6 = 15 acres

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What does it mean if a team won 35% of their games?

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It means that out of all the games played, 35% resulted in a win.

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How do you convert a percentage to a fraction?

Back

To convert a percentage to a fraction, divide the percentage by 100 and simplify if possible.

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What is the total number of questions if a student answered 16 correctly, which is 80% of the total?

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Total Questions = Correct Answers / (Percentage / 100) = 16 / 0.8 = 20 questions

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If 15 acres can be farmed out of 25 acres, what percentage of the land is farmable?

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Farmable Percentage = (Farmable Acres / Total Acres) x 100 = (15 / 25) x 100 = 60%.