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 how much of something there is out of a total of 100.

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How do you calculate the percent of a number?

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To calculate the percent of a number, divide the part by the whole and then multiply by 100. Formula: (Part/Whole) x 100.

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What is the formula to find out what percent one number is of another?

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The formula is: (Part/Whole) x 100 = Percent.

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If 72 is what percent of 150, how do you solve it?

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Divide 72 by 150 and multiply by 100. (72/150) x 100 = 48%.

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How do you find a student's percent grade?

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Divide the points earned by the total possible points and multiply by 100. Example: (60/75) x 100 = 80%.

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What does it mean if 40% of students take the bus?

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It means that out of every 100 students, 40 students take the bus.

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How do you calculate 40% of a number?

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To calculate 40% of a number, multiply the number by 0.40. Example: 40% of 60 is 60 x 0.40 = 24.

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If there are 20 students and 70% have siblings, how many have siblings?

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Calculate 70% of 20: (70/100) x 20 = 14 students.

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What is the relationship between fractions and percents?

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Percents are a specific type of fraction where the denominator is always 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 multiply by 100.