Percentages

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What is a percentage?

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A percentage is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is often used to compare proportions.

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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 (as a decimal). For example, to find 20% of 50, calculate 50 * 0.20 = 10.

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What does 'per' mean in the context of percentages?

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In the context of percentages, 'per' means 'for each'. For example, 50% means 50 out of every 100.

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Convert 0.75 to a percentage.

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75%.

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Convert 1.25 to a percentage.

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125%.

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25%.

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60%.

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If a student scored 85% on a test with a maximum score of 200 points, how many points did the student score?

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170 points.

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In a class of 30 students, if 60% passed the exam, how many students passed?

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18 students.

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If a shirt originally costs $40 and is on sale for 25% off, what is the sale price?

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$30.