Percents and 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 convert a decimal to a percent?

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To convert a decimal to a percent, multiply the decimal by 100 and add a percent sign (%). For example, 0.75 becomes 75%.

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How do you convert a percent to a decimal?

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To convert a percent to a decimal, divide the percent by 100. For example, 25% becomes 0.25.

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What is the fraction for the decimal 0.011?

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11/1,000

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What is the fraction for the decimal 0.6?

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3/5

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Convert to a decimal: 2/8

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.25

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Convert to a decimal: 2/9

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.2222... (repeating)

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If Sarah earns $20 a day and spends 30% of her earnings, how much does she spend?

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$6

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What is a proportion?

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A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.

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How do you find a percent of a number?

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To find a percent of a number, multiply the number by the percent (as a decimal). For example, to find 30% of 50, calculate 50 * 0.30 = 15.