Algebra 1 : Whole and Part

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Algebra 1

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Example Questions

Example Question #42 : How To Find The Part From The Whole With Percentage

What is thirty percent of sixty eight?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Write the expression for this question.

Rewrite the percentage as a fraction.

Multiply the numerator with the integer.

Write the fraction using common factors.  Both the numerator and denominator are divisible by two.

Simplify by cancelling the like terms.

The answer is:  

Example Question #43 : How To Find The Part From The Whole With Percentage

What is half a percent of sixty?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Write the expression for half a percent.

Rewrite this as a decimal.

Multiply this number with sixty.

This number is equivalent to .

The answer is:  

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