percentages of amounts Flashcards
1
Q
what does percent mean?
A
out of 100
2
Q
what is a multiplier?
A
a number that you times the original number by to find the percentage amount
3
Q
what form do multipliers come in?
A
decimals
4
Q
what is important to remember about a repeated percentage increase?
A
the percent is of the current number, not the original.
5
Q
how do you find a fraction as a percentage?
A
turn it into a fraction, then a decimal, the a percentage
6
Q
how do you find the original amount after a percentage change?
A
current amount divided by 1.(percentage change) = original amount.
