Percentages

Question 1

To find just the what number (that equals the percentage) of another number, what is the first step?

Answer 1

Move the decimal of the percentage number to the left twice.

Question 2

To find the what number that equals the percentage, what is the second step?

Answer 2

After the decimal moved to the left twice, you then multiply that by the whole number.

Question 3

What is the first step to fining the whole number when given the percentage and part?

Answer 3

Move decimal of percent left two times.

Question 4

What is the second step to finding the whole number when given the percentage and part?

Answer 4

After moving the decimal, divide both sides by the new number. The new number divides into the part.