Percents & Percent Proportions

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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 percent of a number?

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To calculate a percent of a number, multiply the number by the percent (in decimal form). For example, to find 30% of 80, calculate 80 x 0.30 = 24.

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What does 'IS' represent in percent problems?

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'IS' represents the part or amount that is being compared to the whole.

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What does 'OF' represent in percent problems?

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'OF' represents the whole or total amount from which the part is taken.

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What is 90% of 250?

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225

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What is 30% of 80?

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24

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What is 125% of 84?

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105

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If 26 is 5% of what number, how do you find the number?

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To find the number, divide 26 by 0.05. The answer is 520.

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

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Percent = (Part / Whole) x 100.

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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 multiply by 100.