Intro: TASK Percent-Sneakers
What does percent mean?
Ratios and Percents
Complete each sentence.
1. Finding 100% of something is the same as finding _________ of it.
So 100% of $40 is _________.
2. Finding 50% os something is the same as finding _________ of it.
This is the same as dividing by _______. So 50% of $40 is _______.
3. Finding 25% of something is the same as finding _______ of it.
This is the same as dividing by ________. So 25% of $40 is ________.
4. Finding 10% of something is the same as finding ________ of it.
This is the same as dividing by _______. So 10% of $40 is _________.
5. Finding 10% can help with finding other percents as well. Use your answer for 10% of $40 to find 20% of $40. Explain your strategy.
6. Find 5% of $40. Explain your strategy.
Opening Exercises