1/5-1/11 Percents - mostly money

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a ratio expressed as a fraction of 100. It represents a part of a whole.

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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 15% of 200, calculate 200 * 0.15 = 30.

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What is the formula to find the discount amount?

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Discount Amount = Original Price x Discount Rate (as a decimal).

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If an item costs $50 and has a 20% discount, what is the discount amount?

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The discount amount is $10 (20% of $50).

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How do you find the final price after a discount?

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Final Price = Original Price - Discount Amount.

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If a shirt originally costs $25.50 and has a 15% discount, what is the final price?

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The final price is $21.68.

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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 numerator by the denominator and multiply by 100.

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What is the percent equivalent of the fraction 3/4?

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The percent equivalent of 3/4 is 75%.

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How do you calculate the percent score on a quiz?

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Percent Score = (Number of Correct Answers / Total Questions) x 100.

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If a student answers 13 out of 14 questions correctly, what is their percent score?

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Their percent score is 93%.