| Advanced Math |
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What is the practical use of Percent Calculations ? |
Answer : |
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The practical use of Percent is in the calculation of a part or percentage of some total. |
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Here are some typical of practical
problems that can be solved by percent calculations : |
- Supposing a door to door sales person is paid 12% commission on all
sales, how much does he earn on a total sale of
£ 500-00 ?
- The list price of a motor car is £ 3,298/-. On a special sale it is
offered at a discount of 20%. What is the sale
price ?
- Supposing you borrow £ 300 and the bank specifies that you repay
it at £ 30 per month plus interest at 6% per month on
the unpaid
balance what interest do you atually pay ?
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