Intro to percents

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a way to express a number as a fraction of 100. It is denoted by the symbol '%'.

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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 top number (numerator) by the bottom number (denominator) and then multiply by 100.

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What is 1/2 as a percent?

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1/2 as a percent is 50%.

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What is 1/5 as a percent?

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1/5 as a percent is 20%.

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How do you find the percent of a number?

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To find the percent of a number, multiply the number by the percent (in decimal form) and then divide by 100.

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What percent is 30 out of 100?

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30 out of 100 is 30%.

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If 50% of a class are girls, what fraction of the class are girls?

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50% of a class is equivalent to 1/2 of the class.

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What percent is shaded if 4 out of 8 parts are shaded?

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If 4 out of 8 parts are shaded, then 50% is shaded.

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What percent is 30 out of 90?

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30 out of 90 is 33.33%, which can be rounded to 33%.

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If a shape is 62% colored, what fraction is colored?

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62% can be approximated as 62/100 or simplified to 31/50.