percents real world

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a way to express a number as a fraction of 100. It is often used to compare values.

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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, 40% of 85 is 0.40 x 85 = 34.

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What does '40% off' mean?

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'40% off' means that the price is reduced by 40% of its original price.

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If a jacket costs $85 and is 40% off, how much do you save?

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You save $34, which is 40% of $85.

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How much do you pay for a jacket that costs $85 with a 40% discount?

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You pay $51 after the discount.

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What is sales tax?

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Sales tax is an additional amount added to the price of goods and services, usually expressed as a percentage.

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If an item costs $100 and the sales tax is 5%, what is the total cost?

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The total cost is $105 ($100 + $5 sales tax).

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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 top number by the bottom number and then multiply by 100.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/4?

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The decimal equivalent of 1/4 is 0.25.

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How do you write 2% in decimal form?

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2% in decimal form is 0.02.