Ch 6 Review Flashcard

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What percent of the computers are laptop computers if a business center has 36 desktop computers and 54 laptops?

Back

60% are laptops.

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If the price of a bicycle is $282 and the state tax rate is 4%, how much will Robert pay for the bicycle?

Back

$293.28.

Front

Mrs. Benitez earns $3,400 every month. If she spends 25% of her earnings on rent, how much money does she spend on rent?

Back

$850.

Front

At a concert with 800 people, if 42% of the people are teenagers, how many teenagers are at the concert?

Back

336 people.

Front

In the Science Club, if there are 15 girls and 25 boys, what percent of the members are girls?

Back

37.5%.

Front

What is the formula to calculate the percentage of a part compared to a whole?

Back

Percentage = (Part/Whole) x 100.

Front

How do you calculate the total cost including tax if the item price is $X and the tax rate is Y%?

Back

Total Cost = X + (X * Y/100).

Front

What is the definition of 'percent'?

Back

Percent means 'per hundred' and is a way to express a number as a fraction of 100.

Front

If a student scores 18 out of 30 on a test, what is their score as a percentage?

Back

60%.

Front

How do you find the total number of items if you know the percentage of a specific group?

Back

Total = Specific Group / (Percentage/100).