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 convert a fraction to a percentage?

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To convert a fraction to a percentage, divide the numerator by the denominator and then multiply by 100.

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What is 50% of a number?

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50% of a number is half of that number.

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How do you find 30% of a number?

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To find 30% of a number, multiply the number by 0.30.

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What does '30% off' mean?

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'30% off' means that the price is reduced by 30% of its original amount.

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How do you calculate the final price after a discount?

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To calculate the final price after a discount, subtract the discount amount from the original price.

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What is the formula to calculate the percentage of a number?

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The formula is: (Part/Whole) x 100 = Percentage.

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How do you convert a percentage to a fraction?

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To convert a percentage to a fraction, write the percentage over 100 and simplify if possible.

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What is 14% as a fraction?

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14% as a fraction is 14/100.

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How do you calculate tax on a purchase?

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To calculate tax, multiply the purchase price by the tax rate (as a decimal) and add it to the original price.