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FINDING PERCENTAGES

Calculate percentages of amounts using mental and written strategies.

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FINDING SIMPLE PERCENTAGES

Start with 10%: divide the amount by 10. From there, you can get any multiple of 10%: 20% = 2 ร— 10%, 30% = 3 ร— 10%. For 50%, just halve the number. For 25%, halve and halve again. Build from these building blocks!

10% of 80
110% = รท 10
280 รท 10 = 8
= 8
20% of 60
110% of 60 = 6
220% = 2 ร— 10% = 12
= 12

LEADER TIP

Find 10% first (divide by 10), then build up. 20% = two lots of 10%. 5% = half of 10%. This mental strategy is powerful.

BEFORE THIS LESSON, TRY

๐Ÿ”—Fractions & Percentages๐Ÿ“ŠTimes Tables Mastery

PRACTICE WITH THESE GAMES

๐Ÿ’ฏPercentage Calculator๐Ÿ›’Math Store๐Ÿ”ขQuick Calculate

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