Percents Word Problems

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What is a percent?

Back

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 convert a fraction to a percent?

Back

To convert a fraction to a percent, divide the numerator by the denominator and multiply by 100.

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What is the formula to find the percent of a number?

Back

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

Front

If 25% of a number is 50, what is the number?

Back

The number is 200.

Front

What does it mean to find 'what percent' of a number?

Back

It means to determine what portion of the whole number corresponds to a given part.

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How do you find the total when given a percent and a part?

Back

Use the formula: Total = Part / (Percent/100).

Front

What is the percent increase formula?

Back

Percent Increase = ((New Value - Original Value) / Original Value) x 100.

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What is the percent decrease formula?

Back

Percent Decrease = ((Original Value - New Value) / Original Value) x 100.

Front

If a shirt costs $40 and is on sale for 30% off, what is the sale price?

Back

The sale price is $28.

Front

How do you calculate the percent of a total in a word problem?

Back

Identify the part and the whole, then use the percent formula: (Part/Whole) x 100.