The Percent Equation

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What is the percent equation?

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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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What is 50% of 80?

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50% of 80 is 40.

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If 20 is 25% of a number, what is the number?

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What does 'part' refer to in the percent equation?

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'Part' refers to the portion of the whole that is being considered.

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What does 'whole' refer to in the percent equation?

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'Whole' refers to the total amount or the entire quantity.

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What does 'percent' refer to in the percent equation?

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'Percent' refers to the ratio of the part to the whole, expressed as a fraction of 100.

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

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What is 140% of 50?

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140% of 50 is 70.

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If 90 is 60% of a number, what is the number?

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