Practical Problems & Percents (SOL 7.CE.1 and 7.CE.2d)

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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 find a percentage of a number?

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To find 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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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What does it mean to share equally?

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Sharing equally means dividing something into equal parts so that each person receives the same amount.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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If Jasaun has 60 video games and shares 1/3 with 2 friends, how many games does each friend get?

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Each friend receives 10 video games.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.7B

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

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What is the formula to calculate what percent one number is of another?

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

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What is 7 as a percent of 56?

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7 is 12.5% of 56.

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How do you subtract fractions?

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To subtract fractions, make sure they have a common denominator, then subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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Kara shared candy with her friends. If she gave away 3/8 and 1/4 of the candy, how do you find out how much she has left?

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Convert 1/4 to 2/8, then add 3/8 + 2/8 = 5/8. Subtract from 1 (the whole): 1 - 5/8 = 3/8.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is the relationship between fractions and percents?

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Fractions can be converted to percents by multiplying by 100. For example, 1/4 = 0.25 x 100 = 25%.

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How do you calculate total earnings from multiple jobs?

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To calculate total earnings, multiply the number of jobs by the payment per job and then add the totals from each job.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8