Why are sp3 bonds 75% p character, other than that the name says so?

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I think the title says it all. Lemme know if it is unclear.
 
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There are 4 atomic orbitals that combine forming 4 sp3 orbitals. 3 out of 4 that combine are p orbitals, hence the 75%.