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What is the meaning of the word 'percent'?
What is the meaning of the word 'percent'?
In the example with the paint brushes, what is considered the 'part'?
In the example with the paint brushes, what is considered the 'part'?
What symbol is used to represent a percent?
What symbol is used to represent a percent?
What is the base in a percent word problem?
What is the base in a percent word problem?
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What is the first step mentioned for solving percent word problems?
What is the first step mentioned for solving percent word problems?
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In the scenario about finding the percent of bathroom tiling completed by Ashley, what would be the result if the part was incorrectly calculated as 300 instead of 355?
In the scenario about finding the percent of bathroom tiling completed by Ashley, what would be the result if the part was incorrectly calculated as 300 instead of 355?
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If Ashley decides to compare the part to the whole in a different problem-solving method for finding the percent, what would be an incorrect next step?
If Ashley decides to compare the part to the whole in a different problem-solving method for finding the percent, what would be an incorrect next step?
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When finding the sale price of the table saw, why is it incorrect to directly multiply 15% of $250?
When finding the sale price of the table saw, why is it incorrect to directly multiply 15% of $250?
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Why is it crucial to convert the percentage to a decimal when calculating the sale price of an item on discount?
Why is it crucial to convert the percentage to a decimal when calculating the sale price of an item on discount?
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If Sparky had initially quoted a labor cost of $500 instead of $525, by what percent would the cost increase to reach $610?
If Sparky had initially quoted a labor cost of $500 instead of $525, by what percent would the cost increase to reach $610?
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