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Solving percent problems and real-world applications

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Solving percent problems and real-world applications

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By the end you’ll be able to

Convert among percents, decimals, and fractions, and interpret percent language in context.
Calculate a part, whole, or percent given the other two quantities using equations, proportional reasoning, or equivalent methods.
Solve real-world problems involving percent increase, percent decrease, discount, markup, tax, gratuity, commission, and simple percent change.

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Apply percentages in multistep contexts and distinguish correctly between additive change and multiplicative percent change.

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