Percentage Word Problems and Concepts

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What is a percentage?

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A percentage is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is often used to compare proportions.

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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 the formula to find the percentage of a part compared to a whole?

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If 50 out of 200 students passed a test, what percent passed?

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What does it mean if a number is 50% of another number?

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It means that the number is half of the other number.

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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 by 100. For example, 25% becomes 0.25.

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If a shirt costs $40 and is on sale for 25% off, how much do you save?

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What is the relationship between fractions and percentages?

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How do you find the total amount if you know a part and its percentage?

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If 30% of a class of 40 students are girls, how many girls are there?

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