Finding the Percent of a Number in Math 6

This video tutorial covers the concept of finding the percent of a number. It begins with an introduction to percents and proceeds to solve real-world problems, such as calculating discounts and estimating percents in various scenarios. The lesson explains how to use both fractions and decimals in percent calculations and provides methods for finding the part, whole, or percent when given the other two values. The tutorial concludes with a summary of the key concepts and methods discussed.

What percentage of the original price did Lauren pay for the jacket?

• 20%

• 75%

• 60%

• 40%

If a jacket's original price is $75 and it is sold at 60% off, what is the sale price?

• $45

• $25

• $30

• $50

How can you check if a discount calculation is reasonable?

• Always assume it's correct

• Compare to the original price

• Guess the value

• Ignore the original price

What percentage of the students on the field trip are sixth graders?

• 36%

• 40%

• 24%

• 30%

How would you estimate the number of sixth graders if the total number of students is 575?

• Add 100

• Divide by 3

• Multiply by 0.36

• Subtract 50

When is it preferable to use the fraction form of a percent in calculations?

• Only with large numbers

• Always

• Never

• When it simplifies the calculation

What is 72.5% of 60?

• 40

• 45

• 43.5

• 50

How do you find the part when the whole and the percentage are known?

• Subtract the percentage from the whole

• Multiply the whole by the percentage

• Add the percentage to the whole

• Divide the whole by the percentage

What is the correct way to convert a percentage to a decimal for calculation?

• Divide by 100

• Multiply by 100

• Subtract 100

• Add 100

If 0.8% of 35 needs to be calculated, what is the first step?

• Convert 0.8% to a decimal

• Multiply 35 by 0.8

• Divide 35 by 0.8

• Add 0.8 to 35