How do you identify the percentage, rate and base in a problem? Rate >> It is the number written with the word "percent" or with the symbol "%". nolito Base >> It is the number that usually follows the phrase "percent of" or "% of". Its value is greater than the percentage if the rate is 1% - 99%. > It has the same value with the percentage if the rate is 100% >> Its value is less than the percentage if the rate is more than 100%. Percentage It is the part or portion of the whole. Its value is less than the base if the rate is 1% - 99%. >> It has the same value with the base if the rate is 100%. Its value is greater than the base if the rate is more than 100%. please help me
PERCENTAGE (P=BxR) – The result obtained when a number is multiplied by a percent. BASE (B=P/R) – The whole in a problem. The amount you are taking a percent of. RATE (R=P/B) – The ratio of amount to the base.
