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What does the term 'percent' literally mean?
To find 25% of 80, what calculation would you perform?
What is the formula to find the 'Whole' from a given Part and Percent?
How would you convert 40% into a decimal?
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If a value increases from 30 to 45, what is the percent increase?
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How is a percent decrease calculated?
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In which situation are percent calculations most commonly used?
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Which of the following is a common representation of the percent equivalent?
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Study Notes
Definition of Percent
- Percent means "per hundred."
- It is a way to express a number as a fraction of 100.
Symbol
- Represented by the symbol "%".
Converting Percent to Decimal
- Divide the percent value by 100.
- Example: 25% = 25/100 = 0.25
Converting Decimal to Percent
- Multiply the decimal value by 100.
- Example: 0.75 = 0.75 × 100 = 75%
Calculating Percent of a Number
- Use the formula:
- Percent × Whole Number = Part
- Example: To find 20% of 50:
- 0.20 × 50 = 10
Finding the Whole from a Percent
- Use the formula:
- Part = Percent × Whole Number
- Rearranged to find Whole:
- Whole = Part / Percent
- Example: If 30 is 15% of a number:
- Whole = 30 / 0.15 = 200
Percent Increase/Decrease
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Percent Increase:
- Formula: ((New Value - Original Value) / Original Value) × 100
- Example: Going from 50 to 60: ((60 - 50) / 50) × 100 = 20%
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Percent Decrease:
- Formula: ((Original Value - New Value) / Original Value) × 100
- Example: Going from 80 to 60: ((80 - 60) / 80) × 100 = 25%
Common Percent Values
- 10% = 0.10
- 20% = 0.20
- 25% = 0.25
- 50% = 0.50
- 75% = 0.75
- 100% = 1.00
Applications of Percent
- Used in finance (interest rates, discounts).
- Common in statistics (data representation).
- Important in everyday calculations (tips, taxes).
Key Points to Remember
- Always express percent as a fraction of 100.
- Percent calculations can involve increases, decreases, and finding parts of a whole.
- Understanding and converting between percent, decimal, and fractions is crucial in various applications.
Definition of Percent
- Percent means "per hundred" and represents a number as a fraction of 100.
- The symbol for percent is "%".
Converting Percent and Decimal
- To convert a percent to a decimal, divide by 100 (e.g., 25% = 0.25).
- To convert a decimal to a percent, multiply by 100 (e.g., 0.75 = 75%).
Calculating Percent of a Number
- Use the formula: Percent × Whole Number = Part.
- For instance, to find 20% of 50, calculate 0.20 × 50 = 10.
Finding the Whole from a Percent
- To determine the whole when given a part and percent, rearrange the formula: Whole = Part / Percent.
- Example: If 30 is 15% of a number, calculate Whole = 30 / 0.15 = 200.
Percent Increase and Decrease
- Percent Increase: Calculate using the formula: ((New Value - Original Value) / Original Value) × 100. Example: From 50 to 60 yields a 20% increase.
- Percent Decrease: Use the formula: ((Original Value - New Value) / Original Value) × 100. Example: From 80 to 60 results in a 25% decrease.
Common Percent Values
- Recognize these key conversions: 10% equals 0.10, 20% equals 0.20, 25% equals 0.25, 50% equals 0.50, 75% equals 0.75, and 100% equals 1.00.
Applications of Percent
- Percentages are commonly used in finance (e.g., interest rates and discounts), statistics (for data representation), and everyday calculations (like tips and taxes).
Key Points to Remember
- Always express percent as a fraction out of 100.
- Percent calculations cover increases, decreases, and finding parts of whole numbers.
- Proficiency in converting between percent, decimal, and fractions is essential for various practical applications.
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Description
This quiz covers the definition of percent, its symbol, and how to convert between percent and decimal values. You'll also learn how to calculate the percent of a number and find whole values from a given percent. Additionally, the quiz explores percent increase and decrease with examples.
