Portion (Part of the whole)
Base (The total amount)
Rate (The percentage %)
Understanding Rate, Base, and Portion
In mathematics and business statistics, understanding the relationship between the Rate, Base, and Portion is essential for solving percentage-based problems. These three components form a triad where if you know any two values, you can easily calculate the third.
Base (B): This represents the whole or the total amount (100%).
Rate (R): This is the ratio or the percentage. It indicates what part of the base is being considered.
Portion (P): This is the specific part or amount that results from multiplying the Base by the Rate.
The Mathematical Formulas
Portion = Base × Rate
Base = Portion ÷ Rate
Rate = (Portion ÷ Base) × 100
Practical Examples
Example 1: Finding the Portion
If a classroom has a Base of 40 students and the Rate of students who passed is 90%, what is the Portion? Calculation: 40 × 0.90 = 36 students.
Example 2: Finding the Base
If 15 people (the Portion) represent 25% (the Rate) of a group, how many people are in the entire group (the Base)? Calculation: 15 ÷ 0.25 = 60 people.
Example 3: Finding the Rate
If you have 200 items (the Base) and 50 are defective (the Portion), what is the Rate of defects? Calculation: (50 ÷ 200) × 100 = 25%.
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