Understanding Percent Equations

This video tutorial explains how to solve a third type of percent problem using a percent equation. It covers setting up the equation by understanding key terms like 'is', 'of', and 'what percent', and converting percentages to decimals. The example problem '86 is what percent of 1,720' is solved step-by-step, demonstrating how to isolate the variable and convert the result to a percentage. The video concludes by suggesting further learning through videos on solving percent problems using proportions.

What does the term 'is' represent in a percent equation?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Division

• Equals

In the equation '86 is what percent of 1,720', what does the word 'of' signify?

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

• Addition

What variable is used to represent the unknown percentage in the equation?

• Z

• P

• Y

• X

How do you solve for P in the equation 86 = 1,720P?

• Subtract 1,720 from both sides

• Multiply both sides by 1,720

• Divide both sides by 1,720

• Divide both sides by 86

What is the decimal form of the percentage when P equals 0.05?

• 0.5%

• 0.05%

• 5%

• 50%

How do you convert a decimal to a percentage?

• Add 100 and add a percent symbol

• Multiply by 100 and add a percent symbol

• Divide by 100 and add a percent symbol

• Subtract 100 and add a percent symbol

Why does 5% seem like a reasonable answer for the problem 86 is what percent of 1,720?

• Because 86 is a very small part of 1,720

• Because 86 is a large part of 1,720

• Because 86 is equal to 1,720

• Because 86 is half of 1,720

What is the final percentage result for the problem 86 is what percent of 1,720?

• 5%

• 0.05%

• 50%

• 0.5%

What alternative method is suggested for solving percent problems?

• Using the percent addition

• Using the percent proportion

• Using the percent division

• Using the percent subtraction