Percent #1

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is denoted by the symbol '%'. For example, 50% means 50 out of 100.

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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 (in decimal form). For example, to find 20% of 50, calculate 50 x 0.20 = 10.

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What is 90% of 250?

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225

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What does '20% off' mean?

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'20% off' means that you will save 20% of the original price when you make a purchase. For example, if an item costs $100, a 20% discount means you save $20.

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How do you convert a decimal to a percent?

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To convert a decimal to a percent, multiply the decimal by 100 and add the percent symbol. For example, 0.56 becomes 56%.

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What is 0.56 written as a percent?

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56%

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How do you find the amount taken out for taxes?

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To find the amount taken out for taxes, multiply the total income by the tax rate (in decimal form). For example, if you earn $12,800 and 15% is taken out for taxes, calculate 12,800 x 0.15 = $1,920.

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Ben earns $12,800 a year. About 15% is taken out for taxes. How much is taken out for taxes?

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$1,920

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What is 25% of 80?

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20

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How do you calculate a discount?

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To calculate a discount, multiply the original price by the discount percentage (in decimal form) and subtract that amount from the original price.