Mathematics ACT Aspire Practice Test

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How do you find the percent of a number using a fraction?

By dividing the number
By writing the percent as a fraction and then multiplying
By adding the number to the percent
By finding the average of the number

The correct answer is: By writing the percent as a fraction and then multiplying

To find the percent of a number using a fraction, you can convert the percent into a fraction and then multiply that fraction by the number you want to find the percent of. This method stems from the concept that a percentage is simply a fraction out of 100. For example, if you need to find 25% of 200, you would convert 25% into a fraction, which is 25/100, and simplify it to 1/4. You then multiply 1/4 by 200 to arrive at the answer, which is 50. This approach allows you to efficiently calculate any percent by first translating it into its fractional equivalent, making the process straightforward and easy to apply in various scenarios.