What is the formula to calculate a percentage of a number?
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To calculate a percentage of a number, use the formula: \( \text{Percentage} = \frac{\text{Part}}{\text{Whole}} \times 100 \) or \( \text{Part} = \text{Percentage} \times \text{Whole} \div 100 \).
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How do you calculate 5% of a number?
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To calculate 5% of a number, multiply the number by 0.05. For example, 5% of 50 is \( 50 \times 0.05 = 2.5 \).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the process to find the total cost after discounts?
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To find the total cost after discounts, first calculate the discount amount by multiplying the original price by the discount rate, then subtract the discount from the original price.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you calculate the new average monthly bill after a percentage reduction?
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To calculate the new average monthly bill after a percentage reduction, multiply the original bill by the percentage reduction (as a decimal) and subtract that from the original bill. For example, a 20% reduction on a $110 bill results in a new bill of \( 110 - (110 \times 0.20) = 88 \).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the formula to calculate take-home pay after deductions?
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To calculate take-home pay, subtract the total deductions from the gross pay. The formula is: \( \text{Take-home Pay} = \text{Gross Pay} - \text{Deductions} \).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does it mean to find an equivalent expression?
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Finding an equivalent expression means rewriting an expression in a different form that has the same value. For example, \( 80\% \text{ of } n \) can be expressed as \( 0.80n \) or \( \frac{4n}{5} \).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you express a percentage as a fraction?
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To express a percentage as a fraction, divide the percentage by 100 and simplify if possible. For example, 80% can be expressed as \( \frac{80}{100} = \frac{4}{5} \).
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