Solving Percentage Word Problems

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  • @victoriafreeman3432
    @victoriafreeman34325 жыл бұрын

    This helped a lot . I’m studying for my asvab and don’t understand percentages word problems but you helped me a lot

  • @mrmaisonet

    @mrmaisonet

    5 жыл бұрын

    I am happy that this helped!

  • @tiakenzo0120

    @tiakenzo0120

    4 жыл бұрын

    victoria freeman does it really help bc im in the sixth grade and i really don’t understand

  • @hourz

    @hourz

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@tiakenzo0120 Look up professor Leonard on youtube he has a whole playlist for pre algerba and its not boring. I literally knew almost nothing a few months ago Now I know how to do fractions and percentages thanks to him and algebra equations.

  • @tiakenzo0120

    @tiakenzo0120

    4 жыл бұрын

    DudeThatsEffedUp um....thanks

  • @mishter.milkyduddy8500

    @mishter.milkyduddy8500

    4 жыл бұрын

    victoria freeman Same lol

  • @tajvige7339
    @tajvige73394 жыл бұрын

    Question 1. Quick way, 6000 minus 2400= 3600. 3600÷6000=0.6 move decimal over two times to the right. Easy

  • @umarraja878

    @umarraja878

    2 жыл бұрын

    thanks for the tip!!!👩‍❤‍💋‍👨👩‍❤‍💋‍👩😘😘💋💋

  • @najiahnichole3233

    @najiahnichole3233

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! 😘😘

  • @namelessfan8795

    @namelessfan8795

    Жыл бұрын

    thankssss

  • @hazelsyrup

    @hazelsyrup

    Жыл бұрын

    @@umarraja878 wtf I'm in 2023 yall 2020 💀

  • @somerandomtitan

    @somerandomtitan

    4 ай бұрын

    ​@@hazelsyrupyall in 2023 im in 2024 💀

  • @inuyashaanime09
    @inuyashaanime095 жыл бұрын

    Right answer but long way. Easiest way is to multiply 65.5 * 15/100 which will give you 9.825. You then do 65.5- 9.825 = 55.675 then round to the nearest penny which will give you $55.68

  • @skyylea9859

    @skyylea9859

    5 жыл бұрын

    Right .

  • @inuyashaanime09

    @inuyashaanime09

    5 жыл бұрын

    @Your Tube of course.

  • @theinseparableleesbrooksle9244

    @theinseparableleesbrooksle9244

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yea that way was abit long. What is used what I had discount 15% (85), Cost price 65.50 ÷100 and times it by 85. A method I learnt in math class after being so afraid of it, now taking it on after 19 years. When i pause the video to work it out for myself n saw i was correct,I felt super proud. :)

  • @chickitie34

    @chickitie34

    4 жыл бұрын

    That’s what I did. Thank you for confirming

  • @6688ya

    @6688ya

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@theinseparableleesbrooksle9244 im confused where did you get 85 from ??

  • @CC-xd9cd
    @CC-xd9cd5 жыл бұрын

    First week of school and theres a test in 2 days on percentages and vocab. This video helped me so much! Thanks!

  • @somerandomtitan

    @somerandomtitan

    4 ай бұрын

    YOO YOUR OUT OF SCHOOL NOW??!?!

  • @sparkt1855
    @sparkt18554 жыл бұрын

    thanks, this helped a lot. my math teacher is really bad at his job and didn’t explain this correctly. in 2 days i have a math benchmark, most of the questions are going to be about percentages. this strategy will work amazingly!

  • @EricKorbly

    @EricKorbly

    Жыл бұрын

    I can’t pay attention to these narratives … I just can’t.

  • @cshrayproductions4837
    @cshrayproductions48375 жыл бұрын

    You don’t understand how much this helped me. Thank you so much

  • @boldtony
    @boldtony4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. They helped me a lot. You were specific how to do things and why you need to do that🙏🙏

  • @pevenseypevensey2541

    @pevenseypevensey2541

    4 жыл бұрын

    No probs

  • @eppalapalliparinitha3000
    @eppalapalliparinitha30007 жыл бұрын

    we can find 15% of 65 and then subtract that from the original price to get the discounted price? I feel this is more simple .

  • @shainstlouis9034

    @shainstlouis9034

    7 жыл бұрын

    thx

  • @anja1627

    @anja1627

    6 жыл бұрын

    Eppalapalli Parinitha true!

  • @ashlymartinez9065

    @ashlymartinez9065

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yes cause that’s the

  • @journeyflores3918

    @journeyflores3918

    5 жыл бұрын

    ditto

  • @yeontannie_tae9500

    @yeontannie_tae9500

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yea, I did 100-15= 85% 65.50 x .85= 55.675 $55.68

  • @dsawyer1977
    @dsawyer19773 жыл бұрын

    In the second problem what determines when to divide I understand stand by looking at the out come why we would divide but how do come to that ?

  • @malvinifamily6575
    @malvinifamily6575 Жыл бұрын

    Omg! This solved all my problems for middle school!! Thank u 🙏 ❤‍🔥

  • @mrmaisonet

    @mrmaisonet

    Жыл бұрын

    Happy to help!

  • @whatsmyname3501
    @whatsmyname35015 жыл бұрын

    You could’ve just multiplied 65.5 and 0.15 then subtract the result with the original number

  • @skyylea9859

    @skyylea9859

    5 жыл бұрын

    You know what ... he made that long .... people with ADHD like me dont need that at all lol !

  • @robertbaker50

    @robertbaker50

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yupp

  • @maggiebrooks3285

    @maggiebrooks3285

    Жыл бұрын

    he literally did it the longest way and confused me

  • @mohdsuhardi4341
    @mohdsuhardi43412 жыл бұрын

    Imagine having to endure three hours of math learning percentage compared to a 9 minute video with everything I need

  • @katherinenina9033
    @katherinenina90332 жыл бұрын

    thank you so much this is exactly what I was looking for

  • @morelos_riana_marie_llanes3069
    @morelos_riana_marie_llanes30693 жыл бұрын

    I have a exam coming, and this helped me alot.

  • @sarah18497
    @sarah184978 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! Oh, this made so much sense!!! :D

  • @dorothymarks1596
    @dorothymarks15963 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Sandra, because I couldn't see Where the 85% came from and I thought to get 15% of 65.50 was to multiply... Thanks again Sandra

  • @epicarber9537
    @epicarber95372 жыл бұрын

    This helped so much. I’m studying for a math test retake because I failed 😞 because it was Bajrem and I had no time to study or sleep

  • @6688ya
    @6688ya3 жыл бұрын

    5:44 how do you come up with 85% i am confused Is this correct 100-85 = 15 ?? Or 100-15= 85

  • @mikeygilbert5135
    @mikeygilbert51356 жыл бұрын

    In the first example, you can just subtract (600-2400) then put the answer you receive over the toatal (3600/6000) and finally, multiply by a 100 (because it is percentage)

  • @muslimah_asila

    @muslimah_asila

    2 жыл бұрын

    what if 6000 is bigger than 2400? thanks for showing the simple way too

  • @amamclinton1511

    @amamclinton1511

    10 ай бұрын

    Right!!..

  • @lightraveler333
    @lightraveler3337 жыл бұрын

    You're a good teacher Thanks!🍎

  • @mrmaisonet

    @mrmaisonet

    7 жыл бұрын

    KeMeTaurus Thanks!

  • @sanulliyange8558

    @sanulliyange8558

    6 жыл бұрын

    KeMeTaurus Yes😄🤑

  • @alftupper9359
    @alftupper93596 жыл бұрын

    Good thanks. (Brit alert: how come you use an "x" in your manual multiplication to the side, and don't use it in the expression, replacing it with what to me looks like a decimal point?)

  • @helpme3080
    @helpme30807 жыл бұрын

    Primary work, much?

  • @karrotsk9139
    @karrotsk91397 жыл бұрын

    Studying for finals in my summer program for kids to try to get them into independent school. I know another quick way to do it 2400/6000 × 100/1 = 40% 100- 40% =

  • @LRA07
    @LRA073 жыл бұрын

    THIS HELPED ME SO MUCH! Thanks. ;)

  • @mrmaisonet

    @mrmaisonet

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped!

  • @b_h08
    @b_h083 жыл бұрын

    Wow! I totally agree with all the people who commented, this viedo was great! Thank you so much

  • @mrmaisonet

    @mrmaisonet

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it!

  • @annaleeuglyduckling1825
    @annaleeuglyduckling1825 Жыл бұрын

    I feel so bad this was taught to me the same way. But I finally get it now.

  • @lucyketa7663
    @lucyketa76634 жыл бұрын

    Thanks u helped with my homework

  • @Stwaberry_cheesecake1596
    @Stwaberry_cheesecake1596 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much this helped me a lot like you don't even know

  • @mrmaisonet

    @mrmaisonet

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped!

  • @michaelschroeder7541
    @michaelschroeder75416 жыл бұрын

    Do 65.5 times .015 u get 9.825 and that minus 9.825 is 55.675 rounded to nearest penny is 55.68 I know sometimes u can’t do this type of method like therefore when they ask u what is the price before in some word problems but I’m just trying to simplify it for u guys having a hard time btw percent increase/decrease is percent of change

  • @patrickthomas3250
    @patrickthomas32503 жыл бұрын

    Man by the time I watch and master this my "Achilles" heel will be non existent

  • @martinbryan137
    @martinbryan1375 жыл бұрын

    Wow... this is really making it seem SO much more complicated... First question, just figure out 100%, 50%, 10% and 5% of 6000 and make 2400 out of it for the 40% approval, which means the disapproval is 60%...

  • @priscanemger783
    @priscanemger7836 жыл бұрын

    Wow thank you soooooo much for explaining this Sir! I get it now!!!!!!! 😆😆😆

  • @shawnpro9154
    @shawnpro91546 жыл бұрын

    Wow, you really crate comfusion not learning. It a way to solve it much easy way

  • @jamie4056

    @jamie4056

    Жыл бұрын

    rite. like just plug it into a calculator this is a sure way to confuse somebody that really is trying to understand this math.

  • @nicolebandola4396
    @nicolebandola43964 жыл бұрын

    this help me to solve some problems using percent

  • @bluba1lz144
    @bluba1lz1443 жыл бұрын

    I'm confused, how did you come up with 85% for the second problem?

  • @memos234

    @memos234

    3 жыл бұрын

    100% - 15% = 85%. 85%p/100%w

  • @naomienkunda

    @naomienkunda

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@memos234 Thank you

  • @loki-of-asgard7877
    @loki-of-asgard78772 жыл бұрын

    What's the name of the formula you used called??

  • @appppleapplep4777
    @appppleapplep47774 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @alemmebrahtu1144
    @alemmebrahtu11445 жыл бұрын

    Thanks dude

  • @tatumreyes5655
    @tatumreyes56556 жыл бұрын

    This is helping me so much thank you. I have a test tomorrow and I can’t fail So thank you so much

  • @faithysa
    @faithysa5 жыл бұрын

    For the second problem you can just use the equation: New value = original value (1 +/- r) So the solution is : New value = 65.50 (1 - 0.15) The reason why we used subtraction instead of addition is because it is a discount, if it is a sales tax then we would’ve used addition. r is the percentage but is converted to a decimal that is why 15% = 0.15 The final answer is 55.675. Hope this helps anybody:)

  • @faithysa

    @faithysa

    4 жыл бұрын

    Mantashah Bawany he put 85% because it represents the percentage cost of the dress or what was left because you already have a coupon of 15%. So if you look it in another way i think he put 85% because 100% - 15% = 85%. Hope this helps i dont remember it much anymore because this was during my first sem. Goodluck:)

  • @1stmarie

    @1stmarie

    5 ай бұрын

    @@faithysaThank you so so so so muchhh!!

  • @9lemonlime
    @9lemonlime3 жыл бұрын

    In the second problem why did you have to put zero in it's place value at 7:36? I am a bit confused by this.

  • @nott.haseeb
    @nott.haseeb5 жыл бұрын

    I love you man

  • @abdelalichiheb9232
    @abdelalichiheb9232 Жыл бұрын

    is it like this math in cfat exam ? Please leave an answer

  • @nivisky
    @nivisky7 жыл бұрын

    Good tutorial..learning proportions but find it easier to just take 65.50 X .15 (change percent to decimal)= 9.8220 rounded equal 9.82 which is the discount off of the dress, subtract it from the total cost of the dress 65.50 -9.82= 55.68

  • @gachashiz8194

    @gachashiz8194

    5 жыл бұрын

    Sky M wow thanks! This was a helpful method! Do you know if this method always works?

  • @pf3278

    @pf3278

    5 жыл бұрын

    Think your maths wrong on that my dude

  • @JikookZhipper

    @JikookZhipper

    5 жыл бұрын

    How come it became 9.8220?

  • @tpfire1572
    @tpfire15726 жыл бұрын

    Good Job this actually really helped

  • @efrenjohnrowan7355
    @efrenjohnrowan73556 жыл бұрын

    it easier to just take 65.50 X .15 (change percent to decimal)= 9.8220 rounded equal 9.82 which is the discount off of the dress, subtract it from the total cost of the dress 65.50 -9.82= 55.68

  • @HandsomeGrim6969
    @HandsomeGrim69693 жыл бұрын

    I got all correct answers in this exercise.

  • @neverfalter1017
    @neverfalter10175 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU.

  • @mrmaisonet

    @mrmaisonet

    5 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @crazyjavi1
    @crazyjavi15 жыл бұрын

    I'm crunch studying before my test today thanks for posting this

  • @marcoaguilarjr2589
    @marcoaguilarjr25895 жыл бұрын

    Using this for the asvab wish me luck

  • @b-corilladavidm.5552
    @b-corilladavidm.55522 жыл бұрын

    thank You!

  • @mrmaisonet

    @mrmaisonet

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @mariamalzebdah2226
    @mariamalzebdah2226 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @mrmaisonet

    @mrmaisonet

    Жыл бұрын

    No problem!

  • @pevenseypevensey2541
    @pevenseypevensey25414 жыл бұрын

    Thanks it really helped me

  • @pevenseypevensey2541

    @pevenseypevensey2541

    4 жыл бұрын

    Good

  • @random3785
    @random37854 жыл бұрын

    the only thing i struggle with is just setting it up. If i learn how to set the problem up I can no problem work it out...the hardest part for me is just reading the stupid confusing problem and then figuring out how to set it up. And mainly because with every problem it's worded different and it changes every time...if anyone has any tricks or tips or can help me itd be greatly appreciated, I am getting ready to take my test soon and i REALLY REALLY cannot fail...I have been studying for weeks and i still struggle with these stupid word problems. I only have a couple weeks til I take the test....PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN, i can shoot you my email or whatever and would be willing to pay you or whatever

  • @jonielgarcia5446
    @jonielgarcia54464 жыл бұрын

    This is the simple solving. Base= $65.50 Rate= 15% to get the decimal ÷ 100 = 0.15 65.60 x 0.15 = 9.825 65.60 original amount subtract to 9.825 P = 55.675 Part.Pennies 5 cents round up to 7 is 8. 55.68

  • @blancavasquez4732
    @blancavasquez47328 жыл бұрын

    I did my homework

  • @marianaleite1387

    @marianaleite1387

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey it’s been 5 years

  • @andreanez9034
    @andreanez90345 жыл бұрын

    What about A refrigerator at Canyon View Appliances cost $2200. This price is a 25% mark up f on the wholesale price. What was the whole sale price?

  • @mrmaisonet

    @mrmaisonet

    5 жыл бұрын

    1.25 * x =2200 Solve for x. 2200/1.25=1760

  • @9lemonlime

    @9lemonlime

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mrmaisonet why 1.25 and not .25?

  • @nameunavailable1269
    @nameunavailable12693 жыл бұрын

    very helpful

  • @sumanmishra2253
    @sumanmishra22535 жыл бұрын

    I want to ask a que

  • @dantefomby3422
    @dantefomby34225 жыл бұрын

    Where did the 100 come from🤔

  • @xxsd.1430
    @xxsd.14304 жыл бұрын

    what if there is no 0 on one side and there is 0 on another side? please answer I am confused!

  • @godspeedninja8430
    @godspeedninja84307 жыл бұрын

    Question if anyone can help me when do you use percent like how you know its a percent problem ?

  • @Mix-fc1xg
    @Mix-fc1xg4 жыл бұрын

    It's correct but it is easier to multiply by the multiplier

  • @jamie4056

    @jamie4056

    Жыл бұрын

    exactly like just plug it into a calculator. why is he doing all this extra work.

  • @reyoo_blahhhhh
    @reyoo_blahhhhh3 жыл бұрын

    OoOoO! WOW thank you! #Staysafe

  • @mrmaisonet

    @mrmaisonet

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @kentplayz101
    @kentplayz1016 жыл бұрын

    yeah

  • @menye6148
    @menye61484 жыл бұрын

    divide 65.50 by 100 and you get 65.5 * .15 to get 9.825 and subtract that by 65.5 to get your answer 55.675

  • @mathiarasan2953
    @mathiarasan29535 жыл бұрын

    This is a helping video

  • @mathiarasan2953

    @mathiarasan2953

    5 жыл бұрын

    Very complicated

  • @oyinloyeololade5178
    @oyinloyeololade5178 Жыл бұрын

    The Judy question can be done in simply way than dat long method

  • @emmap1324
    @emmap13244 жыл бұрын

    Wow finally a video on percents thy actually made sense this was really helpful i needed to do this for my pre-algebra class thank

  • @Jrmnisbetter
    @Jrmnisbetter6 жыл бұрын

    its really hard because

  • @unnoticed_artist898

    @unnoticed_artist898

    5 жыл бұрын

    Because it's math

  • @xsmileygorlx4379
    @xsmileygorlx43796 жыл бұрын

    But nearest penny means 1p, so you only move it once? If you said nearest dollar then I would understand you moving it 2 places because 100p = $1 I get the rest except the last bit, please help!! Much love💛💛

  • @tamaranorvilus3362
    @tamaranorvilus33624 жыл бұрын

    How did you get the 85 percent ?

  • @mrmaisonet

    @mrmaisonet

    4 жыл бұрын

    Because if you get 15% off, you still have to pay 85% of the original amount. The original price is 100%. So I subtracted 15% from 100% to get 85%.

  • @jordyngunn9698
    @jordyngunn96987 жыл бұрын

    my teacher dose it another way he when u put 85%right there he would do 15

  • @rajendranayak3831
    @rajendranayak38315 жыл бұрын

    Good

  • @nameunavailable1269
    @nameunavailable12693 жыл бұрын

    10.00

  • @stjepanpalinic7084
    @stjepanpalinic70846 жыл бұрын

    Why u complicate something so simple

  • @nameunavailable1269
    @nameunavailable12693 жыл бұрын

    10:00

  • @juanonered112
    @juanonered1125 жыл бұрын

    STUDYPUUUGGGG

  • @happyhuman8549
    @happyhuman85495 жыл бұрын

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  • @anginehpetrossian1676
    @anginehpetrossian16767 жыл бұрын

    Sandy needs 30 liters of a 30% HCl solution but only has supplies of 25% HCl solution and 40% HCl solution. How much of each must Sandy mix to get the desired solution? how do u find this out

  • @rahrah4610

    @rahrah4610

    7 жыл бұрын

    Angie Petrossian u dont

  • @skyylea9859
    @skyylea98595 жыл бұрын

    Why you confuse me like that .... lol .. appreciate it though

  • @Earl_GTIS
    @Earl_GTIS5 жыл бұрын

    I

  • @gachashiz8194

    @gachashiz8194

    5 жыл бұрын

    You and I are the complete opposite 😂

  • @kingzi9716
    @kingzi97164 жыл бұрын

    Quickest way to do it is add 0. Infront of the decimal

  • @superdooperswagger
    @superdooperswagger4 жыл бұрын

    I'm still very confused

  • @kentplayz101
    @kentplayz1016 жыл бұрын

    good

  • @merylmercadejas8944
    @merylmercadejas89443 жыл бұрын

    I'm confused why he multiplied 85% as 85 I thought it should be .85 first before multiplying it to 65.50 in 8:29

  • @sonny.9998
    @sonny.9998 Жыл бұрын

    Can't front. U explain it better than All others. Copy???

  • @rissarobertson6273
    @rissarobertson62737 жыл бұрын

    Where the heck did you get 3,600?

  • @mrmaisonet

    @mrmaisonet

    7 жыл бұрын

    Rissa Robertson There is a total of 6,000 people that were polled. The problem states that 2,400 people approved, however the question wants to know what percent DISAPPROVED. Subtract 6,000 and 2,400 and that gives you 3,600. So 3,600 out of 6,000 disapproved. Convert that fraction to a percent.

  • @tiakenzo0120
    @tiakenzo01204 жыл бұрын

    THIS IS CONFUSING ME SO IMMA HEAD OUT BYE

  • @user-fg8dr7rj5j
    @user-fg8dr7rj5j2 ай бұрын

    Ammmm

  • @liasavannahcruzowo3261
    @liasavannahcruzowo32613 жыл бұрын

    i dunt get it ;-;

  • @gmaheshfernando
    @gmaheshfernando5 жыл бұрын

    🍏🍎

  • @bernardoschulz-avila7361
    @bernardoschulz-avila73614 жыл бұрын

    I interpret this problem (first one) as 6,000 is 100% of people. 6,000 = 100%. I would then find out what is the percentage on 2,400 approval rate. Since I do not know the value (%) I will name it "x". 2,400 = x. 6000 = 100% 2400 = x 6000 times x = 2400 times 100 6000x = 240,000 x = 240,000/6,000 x = 40% 40% is the approval rate, which in turn leaves me with a 60% of disapproval rate.

  • @9lemonlime

    @9lemonlime

    3 жыл бұрын

    I always had problem solving x this was certainly different you worked out the approval then figured out the disapproval.

  • @elisapetafia6030
    @elisapetafia60305 жыл бұрын

    Easiest way = 100% - 15%=85% 85% is same as 0.85 so 65.50×0.85= 55.67

  • @elisapetafia6030

    @elisapetafia6030

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nearest ten is 55.68

  • @yoursubconscious
    @yoursubconscious6 жыл бұрын

    kids have no excuse to be bad at math today...adults too (guilty*)

  • @summerinmalaysia
    @summerinmalaysia2 ай бұрын

    My grandma who doesnt go to school solves this faster. Why makes it so complocated

  • @FCGordo
    @FCGordo Жыл бұрын

    O

  • @porvachaudhri901
    @porvachaudhri9015 жыл бұрын

    Sir,if 60% of the students in a school are boys and no of girls is972 how many boys are there in school?

  • @jawairiakhan1498
    @jawairiakhan1498 Жыл бұрын

    Attention 🔴⚫🔴 so the easy way for the first question is an easy formula which is : original value - New Value/ original value × 100. Solution:- 6000 - 2400 = 3600 3600÷6000×100 = 60% Thnx for ur time!

  • @LovelyVB8
    @LovelyVB82 жыл бұрын

    Idk how you got that 85%