Do You Know Percent Word Problems?

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In mathematics, a percentage is a number or ratio expressed as a fraction of 100. It is often denoted using the percent sign, "%", or the abbreviations "pct.", "pct"; sometimes the abbreviation "pc" is also used. A percentage is a dimensionless number (pure number).

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  • 2. 
    Percentage is a topic under ....? - ProProfs

    Percentage is a topic under ....?

    • Maths

    • Music

    • Creative Art

    • Sociology

    Correct Answer
    A. Maths
    Explanation
    Percentage is a topic under Maths. It involves calculating the proportion or fraction of a quantity in relation to a whole, expressed as a fraction of 100. It is commonly used in various mathematical applications such as calculating discounts, interest rates, and analyzing data. Therefore, the correct answer is Maths.

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    It is often denoted using the percent sign, "...." - ProProfs

    It is often denoted using the percent sign, "...."

    • =

    • +

    • \

    • %

    Correct Answer
    A. %
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "%". The percent sign is commonly used to denote percentages. It represents a proportion or fraction out of 100. For example, 50% is equal to 50 out of 100 or 0.5 as a decimal. The percent sign is used in various contexts such as mathematics, finance, and statistics to express ratios or rates.

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  • 4. 
    Who is a scientist among them? - ProProfs

    Who is a scientist among them?

    • Wililam Shakespeare

    • Christopher Marlowe

    • Moliere

    • Isaac Newton

    Correct Answer
    A. Isaac Newton
    Explanation
    Isaac Newton is considered a scientist because he made significant contributions to the fields of physics and mathematics. He formulated the laws of motion and universal gravitation, laying the foundation for classical mechanics. Newton's work on optics also revolutionized our understanding of light and color. His discoveries and theories greatly advanced scientific knowledge and continue to be fundamental principles in physics. On the other hand, William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, and Moliere were all renowned playwrights and poets, but they did not contribute to scientific research or knowledge.

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    In mathematics, a percentage is a number or ratio expressed as a fraction of .....? - ProProfs

    In mathematics, a percentage is a number or ratio expressed as a fraction of .....?

    • 1

    • 10

    • 1000

    • 100

    Correct Answer
    A. 100
    Explanation
    A percentage is a number or ratio expressed as a fraction of 100. It represents a portion or part of a whole, where 100 represents the whole. For example, if 50 out of 100 students passed a test, the percentage of students who passed would be 50%. This is because 50 is half of 100, so it represents 50% of the whole. Similarly, if 75 out of 1000 people voted for a candidate, the percentage of votes they received would be 7.5%.

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  • 6. 
    Percent Word Problem is a sub-topic under ....? - ProProfs

    Percent Word Problem is a sub-topic under ....?

    • Percentage

    • Decimal

    • Ratio

    • Algebra

    Correct Answer
    A. Percentage
    Explanation
    Percentage is a sub-topic under Percent Word Problem. It involves solving problems that require calculating percentages, such as finding the percent increase or decrease, finding the original amount given the percent increase or decrease, and solving problems involving discounts or markups. Understanding percentages is essential in various fields, including finance, business, and everyday life. Therefore, Percentage is the correct answer for this question.

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    In mathematics, a percentage is a number or .... expressed as a fraction. - ProProfs

    In mathematics, a percentage is a number or .... expressed as a fraction.

    • Ratio

    • Algebra

    • Decimal

    • Symbols

    Correct Answer
    A. Ratio
    Explanation
    A percentage represents a proportion or ratio of a number to 100. It is a way of expressing a part of a whole. Therefore, the correct answer is "ratio" since a percentage can be seen as a ratio or comparison between a part and the whole.

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  • 8. 
    Who levied a tax of ​1⁄100 on goods sold at auction known as centesima rerum venalium? - ProProfs

    Who levied a tax of ​1⁄100 on goods sold at auction known as centesima rerum venalium?

    • Augustus

    • Brutus

    • Caesar

    • Pythagoras

    Correct Answer
    A. Augustus
    Explanation
    Augustus levied a tax of ​1/100 on goods sold at auction known as centesima rerum venalium.

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  • 9. 
    It is often denoted using the percent sign, "%", or the abbreviations "...."? - ProProfs

    It is often denoted using the percent sign, "%", or the abbreviations "...."?

    • Prcnt

    • Pct

    • Prnt

    • Pnt

    Correct Answer
    A. Pct
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "pct". It is often denoted using the percent sign, "%", or the abbreviation "pct".

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    One can express a number as a fraction of 1,000 using the term "....."? - ProProfs

    One can express a number as a fraction of 1,000 using the term "....."?

    • Per mille

    • Per kilo

    • Per meter

    • Per gram

    Correct Answer
    A. Per mille
    Explanation
    The term "per mille" is used to express a number as a fraction of 1,000. It is similar to "percent" which is used to express a number as a fraction of 100. So, if we want to express a number as a fraction of 1,000, we would use the term "per mille".

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