Fraction of a quantity and percentage of a quantity

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What is a fraction of a quantity?

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A fraction of a quantity is a part of a whole expressed as a fraction. For example, 1/2 of 8 is 4.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

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How do you calculate a percentage of a quantity?

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To calculate a percentage of a quantity, multiply the quantity by the percentage (as a decimal). For example, to find 20% of 50, calculate 50 x 0.20 = 10.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is 3% of 3,200?

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96

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is 15% of 340?

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51

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is 12% of 3000?

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360

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is 50% of 180?

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90

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If a student answers 80% of 25 problems correctly, how many problems did they answer correctly?

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20

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What does it mean to find a fraction of a quantity?

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Finding a fraction of a quantity means determining how much of that quantity corresponds to the given fraction.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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How do you convert a percentage to a decimal?

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

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What is the formula to find the percentage of a quantity?

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