How Do You Set Up a Percent Proportion from a Word Problem?

How Do You Set Up a Percent Proportion from a Word Problem?

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Sometimes the hardest part of a word problem is figuring out how to turn the words into an equation you can solve. This tutorial let's you see the steps to take in order to do just that! Take a look! You'll be glad you did!

Keywords:

  • problem
  • word
  • word problem
  • percent
  • percent proportion
  • set up

Background Tutorials

  • Using the Percent Proportion

      • What's a Percent Proportion?What's a Percent Proportion?

      What's a Percent Proportion?

      Percents are important, and the reality is that percents are actually proportions in disguise. In this tutorial you'll see exactly how to connect percents with proportions, and you'll be happier for it :)

  • Evaluating Expressions

      • What is a Variable?What is a Variable?

      What is a Variable?

      You can't do algebra without working with variables, but variables can be confusing. If you've ever wondered what variables are, then this tutorial is for you!