Percent Proportion and Percent Equation

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What is the formula for finding the percent of a number?

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To find the percent of a number, use the formula: Percent = (Part/Whole) × 100.

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How do you calculate the part when given the percent and whole?

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To find the part, use the formula: Part = (Percent × Whole) / 100.

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What is the percent proportion?

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If 36% of 2400 calories came from fat, how many calories came from fat?

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864 calories.

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If 200 children attended a play and 40% were boys, how many boys attended?

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80 boys.

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What percent of 84 games did a hockey team win if they won 63 games?

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75%.

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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% = 0.25.

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What is the equation to find the whole when given the part and percent?

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To find the whole, use the formula: Whole = (Part × 100) / Percent.

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If 34% of a number is 51, what is the number?

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150.

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What does it mean if a number is 100% of another number?

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If a number is 100% of another number, it means it is equal to that number.