Percent/Decimal/Fraction

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What is the relationship between fractions, decimals, and percentages?

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Fractions, decimals, and percentages are different ways to represent the same value. A fraction represents a part of a whole, a decimal is a fraction expressed in a base-10 format, and a percentage is a fraction expressed as a part of 100.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator (top number) by the denominator (bottom number). For example, 1/2 = 1 ÷ 2 = 0.5.

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How do you convert a decimal to a percentage?

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To convert a decimal to a percentage, multiply the decimal by 100 and add a percent sign. For example, 0.75 × 100 = 75%.

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What is 25% in fraction form?

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25% can be expressed as the fraction 1/4.

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How do you convert a percentage to a fraction?

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To convert a percentage to a fraction, write the percentage over 100 and simplify if possible. For example, 60% = 60/100 = 3/5.

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What is the formula to calculate the percentage of a number?

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The formula to calculate the percentage of a number is: (Percentage / 100) × Total = Part. For example, to find 20% of 50, calculate (20/100) × 50 = 10.

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If a product costs $80 and is on sale for 20% off, what is the sale price?

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To find the sale price, calculate 20% of $80, which is $16. Subtract $16 from $80 to get a sale price of $64.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 0.125?

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The decimal equivalent of 0.125 is 12.5%.

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How do you find the total amount after tax if the tax rate is 8%?

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To find the total amount after tax, multiply the original amount by the tax rate (as a decimal) and add it to the original amount. For example, for $100, the total after 8% tax is $100 + ($100 × 0.08) = $108.

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What is the simplified form of the fraction 4/8?

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The simplified form of the fraction 4/8 is 1/2.