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What denominator is always used in percentages?

100

Basic formula for percentage

(parttotal)×100\left(\frac{\text{part}}{\text{total}}\right) \times 100

Steps to convert fraction to percentage

Divide numerator by denominator, then multiply by 100

Purpose of percentages in biological surveys

Compare data from different sample sizes effectively

What percentages express in genetics

Probability of offspring characteristics appearing

Cystic fibrosis risk: 2 heterozygous parents

25% chance (1 in 4) for each child

Formula for percentage change

(changeoriginal)×100\left(\frac{\text{change}}{\text{original}}\right) \times 100

Sign for percentage increases

Positive (+)

Sign for percentage decreases

Negative (-)

Key tip before calculating percentages

Convert measurements to same units

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