Interpreting Graphs: Examples of Circle Graphs
This clip explores circle graphs in depth. It explains that each part of these graphs is called a sector. The clip explains that the sum of the values in the graph must equal 100%, then provides practical problems, including one in which the value o...
Subject: percent
Interpreting Graphs: Examples of Bar Graphs
This clip explores bar graphs in depth, explaining that each bar represents discrete data. The clip also reminds the student that, "
we'll often have to estimate amounts in bar graphs. Remember, the purpose of a graph is to provide a visual image o...
Subject: percent
Sales and Property Taxes
The concept of taxation; why taxes are paid, various kinds of taxes and what we get in return for our tax dollars.
Subject: percent
Interpreting Graphs: Distorted Graphs
This clip explains that sometimes a distorted graph may be a more practical way to display data, then provides a number of examples, including a bar graph of U.S. population, a line graph of Federal debt, and a line graph of households with cable te...
Subject: percent
Financial Statements
Study the two most basic financial statements of any business -- the income statement and the balance sheet
Subject: percent
Transcript: CASE, THE PERCENT OF NET SALES. AND P STANDS FOR PART, WHICH CAN BE ANY CATEGORY FROM THE INCOME STATEMENT THAT THE BUSINESSPERSON IS INTERESTED IN
The Meaning of Percentage: Changing Fractions to Percents and Percents to Fractions
This clip explains that the easiest way to understand percent is to think of it as a proportion. The clip notes that this allows us to change
Subject: percent
Percent in Word Problems: Applying Common Sense
This clip stresses the importance of using common sense to determine if an answer is correct. "Usually, when you set up the proportion wrong," the clip explains, "the answer comes out really impossible
you know right away you've made a mistake."
Subject: percent
Percent in Word Problems: Practical Problems Involving Percent and Proportion
This clip establishes that percent means comparing something to 100, then presents a number of practical problems about percentage that are solved by
Subject: percent
Percent in Word Problems: Summary: Percent in Word Problems
This clip summarizes the material presented in the lesson on percent in word problems. It touches on several of the key terms and concepts, including
Subject: percent
Percent in Word Problems: Reviewing Proportion
This clip reiterates that proportion is the key idea in all work with percent. The clip notes that while there may be quicker ways to handle a
Subject: percent