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Calculating Percentages of Numbers

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Fractions and Percentages of Values

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Fraction of ...

  • To find a fraction of a total quantity, multiply the fraction by the quantity and remember to keep any units:
    • 34 of £144 = £ (34 × 144) = £108
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Percentage of ...

  • To find a percentage of a total quantity, write the percentage as a fraction or a decimal and multiply by the quantity.

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1Number

1.1Using Numbers

1.2Fractions, Decimals & Percentages

1.3Powers & Roots

1.4Accuracy

2Algebra

2.1Introduction to Algebra

2.2Manipulating Algebra

2.3Proofs & Functions

2.4Straight Line Graphs

2.5Common Graphs

2.6Transformations & Tangents

2.7Properties of Graphs

2.8Solving Equations

2.9Inequalities

2.10Sequences

3Ratio

4Geometry

4.1Introduction to Geometry

4.2Triangles & Quadrilaterals

4.3Transformations

4.4Circle Basics

4.5Circle Theorems

4.6Measurements & Units

4.7Calculating Area

4.8Triangle Formulae

4.93D Shapes

4.10Vectors

5Probability

6Statistics

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