Embarking on an Adventure: How to Solve Word Problems Involving Percents of Numbers and Percent Equations
TL;DR: Every percent word problem — every single one — fits the same simple equation: part equals percent over 100 times whole. Your only real job is figuring out which of those three pieces is missing. Once you spot the gap (part, percent, or whole), you set up the equation, solve, and double-check that the […]
Journey into Mixed Numbers: How to Solve Addition and Subtraction Word Problems
It’s time to take our understanding of mixed numbers to the next level. You might remember that a mixed number is a whole number paired with a proper fraction. Today, we’re focusing on word problems involving the addition and subtraction of mixed numbers. Let’s dive in!
