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Here are the steps to solve this problem: * We are given that the copper compound contains 80% copper by weight * We are also given that the sample weighs 1.95g * To find the amount of copper, we use the formula: Amount of copper = (Sample weight) x (Percent copper/100) = (1.95g) x (80%/100) = 1.95g x 0.80 = 1.56g Therefore, the amount of copper in the 1.95g sample of the compound is 1.56g.

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Percentage

Here are the steps to solve this problem: * We are given that the copper compound contains 80% copper by weight * We are also given that the sample weighs 1.95g * To find the amount of copper, we use the formula: Amount of copper = (Sample weight) x (Percent copper/100) = (1.95g) x (80%/100) = 1.95g x 0.80 = 1.56g Therefore, the amount of copper in the 1.95g sample of the compound is 1.56g.

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Chapter 4:

PERCENTAGES
4.1 Introduction

▰ In mathematics, a
percentage is a
number or ratio
expressed as a
fraction of 100.

2
Introduction

▰ It is often denoted
using the “percent
sign”, “%” or the
abbreviation “pct”.

3
Introduction

▰ A percentage is a
dimensionless number
(pure number)

4
History

The use of percentage


is used date back in
the Ancient Rome, long
before the existence of
the decimal system.

5
History

Computation with
these fractions was
equivalent to
computing
percentages.

6
History

▰ As denominations of money grew in the


Middle Ages (Medieval Period),
computations with a denominator of 100
become more standard.

7
History

▰ From the late 15th century to the early 16th


century it became common for arithmetic
text to include such computations.

8
4.2 Percent and Fractions

Percent is a special
type of a fraction with
100 as a
denominator.

9
The Percent Sign

▰ The term “percent” is


derived from the Latin
“per centum”
meaning “by hundred”

10
The Percent

A percent may always be reduced to a


fraction and then this fraction may in turn
be expressed in decimal form.

60 percent (written as 60%) means 60


hundredths or 60/100.
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Rules for Converting a Decimal
Fraction to a Percent

Rule 1: To convert a decimal fraction to equivalent


percent, multiply the decimal by 100.
This means, the decimal point has to be
moved two places to the right.

Rule 2: To convert a percent to a decimal fraction,


divide the percent by 100.
This means, the decimal place has to be
moved two places to the left.
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Example 4.1:

Express 2.15 as percent.


Move the decimal point two places to the right.

2.15 = 215.% = 215%


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Example 4.2:

Express 12 percent as a decimal


Move the decimal point two places to the left.

12% = 0.12
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Example 4.3:

Express 6/25 as a percent.


Multiply the fraction by 4/4.

6 4 24
x   24%
25 4 100

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Example 4.4:

Express 3/7 as a percent.


Converting 3/7 to its decimal equivalent.

3/7 = 0.42857… ≈ 42.86%

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Types of Percentage Problems

All percentage problems can be reduces to


three types:

a. Calculating the percent of a given


quantity.
b. Determining the rate or percent.
c. Computing the base or the quantity.
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The Formula

18
The Formula

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The Formula

P = value of the rate 38 (obtained score)

R = has the percent 48.10%


(%) sign

B = total number 79 (total number of items)

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The Formula

P = (B)(R) 38 (obtained score)

R = (P ÷ B) x 100 48.10%

B = (P ÷ R) x 100 79 (total number of items)

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COMPUTATION

a. PERCENT of a QUANTITY
To calculate the percent of a given quantity, express
the given percent as a common or decimal fraction
and multiply it by the quantity.

Percentage = (Rate)(Base)
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Example 4.5:

What is 12 percent of 70?

Convert: 12 percent or 12% as decimal


12% = 0.12
P = (Rate)(Base)
= (0.12)(70)
= 8.4 23
COMPUTATION

b. PERCENT from PERCENTAGE


To determine what percent one quantity is of
another, divide the percentage by the base.

Rate = (Percentage) ÷ (Base)

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Example 4.6:

72 is what percent of 120?

The base is 120 and the percentage is 72.


72 3
72 is of 120, that is of 120.
100 5

3 3 60
=
5 5
x 20 =
100
= 60%
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COMPUTATION

c. QUANTITY from PERCENTAGE and


PERCENT
To calculate the base, divide the percentage by the
rate and multiply by 100.

Percentage
Base = x 100
Rate
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Example 4.7:

24 is 15% of what number?

Since 15% of the number is 24, then:


24 24
1% = = 1.6
15 Base = x 100
0.15
Base = (1.6)(100)
Percentage
Base = x 100
Rate
= 160 27
D. 5 points.

An 8.04g sample of iron sulfide


contains 5.12 g of iron by weight. What
is the percent of the iron in the iron
sulfide?

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Assignment:

½ crosswise. To be submitted tomorrow.

A copper compound contains 80 percent


copper by weight. How much copper is
there in a 1.95-g sample of the compound.
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