Percents Applications Flashcardizz

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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 25% of 36, calculate 36 * 0.25 = 9.

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What does '25% off' mean?

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'25% off' means that the price is reduced by 25% of the original price.

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If a shirt costs $36 and is on sale for 25% off, what is the discount amount?

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The discount amount is $9 (25% of $36).

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How do you find the final price after a discount?

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To find the final price after a discount, subtract the discount amount from the original price.

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What is a tip in the context of a restaurant bill?

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A tip is a percentage of the total bill given to the service staff as a reward for their service.

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If a waitress received a 15% tip of $8.25, how do you find the original bill amount?

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To find the original bill amount, divide the tip amount by the tip percentage in decimal form: $8.25 / 0.15 = $55.

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What is the 'whole' in a percent problem?

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The 'whole' is the total amount or the reference value from which a percentage is calculated.

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In the question '35 is what percent of 40?', what is 40 considered?

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40 is considered the 'whole' in this context.

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How do you calculate a percent increase?

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To calculate a percent increase, subtract the original value from the new value, divide by the original value, and multiply by 100.