A percent is a value over 100. You are given a fraction and need to make it a percent. Some calculations will need to be made to find an equivalent fraction. The instructor shows you how to make those calculations to the numerator and...

Percent is the number of something per 100. It can be written with a percent sign (%), or as a decimal, or as a fraction- a number over 100.

What number is 40% of 30? Learn the formula and be able to figure out all of the percent problems. The instructor demonstrates the basic formula. Then she shows how and where to plug in the numbers according to what the problem is asking...

I=prt is the formula for interest. What does each variable represent? I =interest, p =amount originally invested, r =rate of interest (usually in percent), t =time. Now all you have to do is plug in the numbers and do the calculations.

Trying to figure out how much something costs that is discounted? There are a few steps to get your answer so follow along and watch as the instructor takes you through the process.

First identify the parts of the word problem. Next identify the variable, decide what formula to use, figure out the quantities, insert the quantities into the equation, and now solve. There are many parts to solving this word problem so...

Watch the instructor change a percent into a decimal and multiply it by the original number to determine the percent. One idea would be to embed this video in a PowerPoint presentation, or assign it as homework with your flipped...

When you first read this word problem it seems pretty daunting. The instructor explains how to identify the variables, how to convert percentage to whole numbers, and how to set up the problem and solve it. She uses a Venn diagram as a...

The teacher shows how to break down this problem by first identifying all the terms. After changing the percent to a decimal, she shows how to set up the equation using the terms. Lastly, she solves the equation using the division...

Another word problem to figure out. Well, first off you are trying to figure out the percent of something and this means your formula will be a proportional equivalent. Once you have the known terms in the correct places you can figure...

Here's a quick look at percentages as proportions. Percentages really are looking at numbers as a part of a whole, so it makes sense to look at it as a proportion. And how do you write proportion? You write proportions like a fraction,...

What number is 40% of 30? Learn the formula and be able to figure out all of the percent problems. The instructor demonstrates the basic formula. Then she shows how and where to plug in the numbers according to what the problem is asking...

Learners who view this video will gain a stronger understanding of percent of change. This tutorial provides a formula and a sample problem. As the tutor completes the example, she explains and clarifies each step that she takes to find...

I=prt is the formula for interest. What does each variable represent? I =interest, p =amount originally invested, r =rate of interest (usually in percent), t =time. Now all you have to do is plug in the numbers and do the calculations.

Sales tax always increases the price of your purchases. How can you figure out how much you'll be paying in full? Teach your class how to figure out their total cost, including sales tax, with this video. Using an example of a pair of...

Inflation and higher fuel costs means airplane tickets will cost more to the consumer. So here is a word problem that presents a real-world situation. Figure out the total price for an airplane ticket that has increased by 30% from the...

Remember how to convert percentages to decimals? No? Move the decimal to the right? Move the decimal to the left? Need a quick review? Then watch this video.

Change decimals to percent, fractions to decimals, percentages to fractions, etc. Remember how to do all of these conversions? It gets so confusing. Move the decimal to the right? Make it a fraction over 100? Multiply by? Oh my! So watch...

I=prt is the formula for simple interest. What does each variable represent? I =interest, p =amount originally invested, r =rate of interest (usually in percent), t =time. Now all you have to do is plug in the numbers and do the...

He draws, problem solves, and uses proportions to show how to determine how to find a whole from a percent. Good problem solving strategies are at work in this video on percent. This is a good video for learners with a basic...

This word problem on simple interest has a bit of a twist. When you read this word problem it boggles the mind. I know, it boggled mine. But never fear, the instructor takes you through this seemingly complicated interest problem...

This video series introduces key Common Core concepts in 4th-8th grade mathematics. Each video focuses on building a conceptual understanding of a topic so that students understand the "how" and "why" behind mathematical problem-solving.

A math teacher and several students guide you through solving a collection of basic problems involving percents. Watch videos for step-by-step solutions to questions, such as, "What number is 15% of 63?" and "25 is 40% of what number?"...

This lesson will introduce mixed numbers, fractions, decimals and percents. The video describes how to convert mixed numbers, fractions, decimals and percents, and includes real-world practice problems.