Solving Percent Problems and Estimating With Percents

Popular Tutorials in Solving Percent Problems and Estimating With Percents

How Do You Solve a Word Problem Using a Percent Proportion?

Word problems allow you to see the real world uses of math! This tutorial shows you how to take a words problem and turn it into a percent proportion. Then see how to solve for the answer using the mean extremes property of proportions. Take a look!
How Do You Set Up a Percent Proportion from a Word Problem?

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!
How Do You Use a Proportion to Find What Percent a Part is of a Whole?

A part is some percent of a whole. Trying to calculate the percent? Use a percent proportion to solve! This tutorial will show you how!
How Do You Figure Out a Tip?

If you need to leave a tip at a restaurant, you can quickly estimate the amount in your head! This tutorial shows you how to use estimation and mental math to estimate a tip!
How Do You Estimate a Sale Price?

Sales are great, but how much are you really saving? This tutorial shows you how to estimate the sales price of an item.
How Do You Estimate a Percent?

When something is on sale, it's good to know how much you're saving! This tutorial shows you how to estimate a percent using an original price and a coupon!
How Do You Use Mental Math to Estimate a Percent?

Mental math is a powerful tool! See how to use mental math in this tutorial to estimate a percent!
How Do You Use a Proportion to Find a Whole?

Taking a percent of a number? Trying to figure out the result? Use a percent proportion to solve! This tutorial will show you how!
How Do You Use an Equation to Find a Whole?

Taking a percent of a number? Trying to figure out the result? Use a percent equation to solve! This tutorial will show you how!
How Do You Find Percents Mentally Using Fractions?

Some fractions are seen so often in math that it can be helpful to know the percent that goes with it. This tutorial shows you some common percent-fraction relationships!
How Do You Use Compatible Numbers to Estimate a Part of a Whole?

If you're trying to find the percent of a number, it may be helpful to use compatible numbers to find an estimated answer. Follow along with this tutorial to see how to use compatible numbers to estimate the percent of a number!