Percents & Percent Proportions

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a ratio that compares a number to 100. It is often used to express how much of something there is in relation to a whole.

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

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To find a percent of a number, use the formula: (percent/100) x whole = part.

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What does 'part' mean in percent problems?

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The 'part' refers to the portion of the whole that is being considered or calculated.

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What does 'whole' mean in percent problems?

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The 'whole' refers to the total amount or the complete set from which a part is taken.

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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 50% of 200?

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100

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is 25% of 80?

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20

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you find the percent of a number when given the part and the whole?

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Use the formula: (part/whole) x 100 = percent.

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What is 10% of 150?

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15

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If 30% of a number is 24, what is the number?

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80

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C