Percent

Percents are everywhere. Stores use them to advertise discounts, manufacturers use them to describe the contents of their products.

You will learn here about two methods that can be used to solve the percent problem

Three applications of percent are introduced (taxes, commissions, and discounts). A better understanding of these concepts will make you a better shopper and consumer.

Estimation can be used to find approximations when exact answers aren’t necessary. You will learn and practice some estimation methods that can be used to make quick calculations involving percents.