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How do we use percentages in our life?

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Percentages are very common in everyday life. Say, like decimals, there are many many nutrition facts label, using percentages in how much Total fat is in a soup can for example. We also use percentages when we charge interest in banks, when sales-persons charge commission on sales, when there are discounts at stores, when adults get pay raises, there is 15% tipping at restaurants.

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