Video and Examples
Learn how to find the part of something when you are given the percent and the whole.
To solve this problem you need to know that the 40 kids represents the 100%, since they are all the kids on the bus. The kids with green backpacks is the "part" of the bus, which is 60%. |
There are many ways to solve this problem. Here are a few of the ways in no particular order. Make sure you understand at least a few of the methods.
Self-Check
Question 1 There are 35 people in a room. 20% of those people are left-handed. How many people are right-handed?
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Question 2 James has 150 stamps. 45% of them are in excellent condition. How many stamps is this?
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Question 3 How much is 8% sales tax for a bicycle that costs $240?
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