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If 20% of Meera’s dresses are blue and she has 50 dresses in total, how many blue dresses does she have?
If 20% of Meera’s dresses are blue and she has 50 dresses in total, how many blue dresses does she have?
Ravi saves 5 out of every 100 he earns.
Ravi saves 5 out of every 100 he earns.
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What does it mean if 10% of Rekha's books are sold?
What does it mean if 10% of Rekha's books are sold?
It means Rekha sells 10 out of every 100 books.
Match the following percentages with their interpretation:
Match the following percentages with their interpretation:
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25% of 40 children is equal to ______ children.
25% of 40 children is equal to ______ children.
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What is the percentage decrease when the number of illiterate persons decreased from 150 lakhs to 100 lakhs?
What is the percentage decrease when the number of illiterate persons decreased from 150 lakhs to 100 lakhs?
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If the selling price is greater than the cost price, then a loss is made.
If the selling price is greater than the cost price, then a loss is made.
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What is the amount of profit if an item is bought for 600 and sold for 610?
What is the amount of profit if an item is bought for 600 and sold for 610?
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The cost price (CP) of an item is the price at which it is _____.
The cost price (CP) of an item is the price at which it is _____.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Study Notes
Percentages and Their Applications
- Percentages can be interpreted as parts out of 100; for example, 5% means 5 out of every 100.
- Common real-life applications include savings (e.g., Ravi saves 5% of his income), color proportions in wardrobes (e.g., Meera has 20% blue dresses), and commissions from sales (e.g., Rekha earns 10% on books sold).
Converting Percentages to "How Many"
- To determine the actual number from a percentage, multiply the total quantity by the percentage.
- For instance, in a survey of 40 children, if 25% like playing football, then 10 children liked it (25% of 40).
Calculating Increases and Decreases
- To find the percentage of increase or decrease, use the formula:
Percentage Change = (Amount of Change / Original Amount) x 100. - Example calculations include a shirt's price decrease from ₹280 to ₹210 and marks increased from 20 to 30.
Pricing in Buying and Selling
- Cost Price (CP) is the price paid for an item, while Selling Price (SP) is the price received upon sale.
- Profit or loss is calculated based on the relationship between CP and SP:
- Profit when CP < SP: Profit = SP - CP
- No Profit No Loss when CP = SP
- Loss when CP > SP: Loss = CP - SP.
- Example: A toy bought for ₹72 and sold for ₹80 incurs a profit of ₹8.
Simple Interest (SI)
- When borrowing money, the principal is the sum borrowed, and interest is the extra amount paid.
- Interest is often expressed as a percentage per annum (e.g., 10% per year).
- The interest for one year can be calculated using the formula:
Interest = (Principal x Rate x Time) / 100.
Interest Over Multiple Years
- For multiple years, multiply the annual interest by the number of years:
Total Interest = Annual Interest x Years. - Example: For ₹100 borrowed at 18% for 3 years, total interest is ₹54 (18% x 3).
Practical Applications of Percentages
- Percentages help compare quantities and understand relationships in everyday decisions, such as investments, price changes, and interest calculations.
- They can also represent ratios and proportions in various contexts (e.g., sales, savings, expenses).
Summary of Key Concepts
- Percentages represent a fraction of 100; conversions between percentages, decimals, and fractions are crucial for calculations.
- Practical applications include interpreting financial statements, assessing price changes, and understanding profit/loss scenarios.
- Knowing how to calculate and interpret percentages is vital for everyday financial decision-making.
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