Percent Proportions, Discounts, and Such.

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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 convert a fraction to a percent?

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To convert a fraction to a percent, divide the numerator by the denominator and then multiply by 100.

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What is the formula to calculate a percent of a number?

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Percent of a number = (Percent / 100) * Number.

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How do you calculate a discount?

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Discount = (Discount Rate / 100) * Original Price.

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What is the sale price after a discount?

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Sale Price = Original Price - Discount.

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If Jay sells $380 worth of jewelry with a 12.5% commission, how do you calculate her commission?

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Commission = (12.5 / 100) * 380 = $47.50.

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What is the total earnings for Jay if she works 8 hours at $9 per hour plus commission?

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Total Earnings = (Hourly Wage * Hours Worked) + Commission.

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How do you find the equivalent percent of a decimal?

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To find the equivalent percent of a decimal, multiply the decimal by 100.

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Convert 11/25 to a percent.

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44%.

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What is the equivalent of 0.08 in percent?

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8%.