I need help explaing percentage s to my daughter such as a bike cost $250 but it is on sale for%25 off
25% = 25 parts of 100
We can write that as 0.25 (25/100)
Multiply:
0.25 * 250 = $62.50 is the amount off.
250 - 62.50 = $187.50 is the sale price
change percent to decimal fraction by dividing by 100
so we mean
.25 * 250 off
62.50 off
250 - 62.50 = $ 187.50
alternatively
100% - 25% = 75 %
75/100 = .75
.75 * 250 = $ 187.50 againg
Plz hurry for my answer I have a final exam tommorow and I wanna be ready plz
What are you talking about????
Damon and I both showed you how to do this and gave you the answer.
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Sure! Explaining percentages to children can be done using practical examples and visuals. Here's how you can help your daughter understand the concept of percentages using the bike example:
1. Start by explaining what a percentage is: A percentage is a way to express a part of a whole as a fraction out of 100. In simpler terms, it tells us how much of something we have out of 100.
2. Use visual aids: Visual aids can help children grasp the concept better. Draw a square or a circle and divide it into 100 equal parts. Explain that each part represents 1%. This will serve as a visual representation of percentages.
3. Choose a concrete example: In this case, use the bike example. Explain that the original price of the bike is $250.
4. Explain the discount: Tell your daughter that the bike is on sale for 25% off. This means that the price will be reduced by 25%.
5. Calculate the discount amount: To find out how much the discount is, multiply the original price ($250) by the discount percentage (25%). Explain that 25% can also be written as 0.25. So, to calculate the discount, you can multiply $250 by 0.25.
$250 x 0.25 = $62.50
This means the discount is $62.50.
6. Calculate the sale price: To find the sale price, subtract the discount amount from the original price.
$250 - $62.50 = $187.50
Therefore, the bike is on sale for $187.50.
By using practical examples and visual aids, your daughter will be able to understand the concept of percentages and how they are applied to calculate discounts. Encourage her to practice calculating percentages with different examples to reinforce her understanding.