Unit 6 Percents Review

Front

What is the percentage equivalent of the fraction 8/40?

Back

20%

Front

What is the formula used to solve percent problems involving 'OF' and 'IS'?

Back

IS = (Percent) * (OF)

Front

If a character is on stage for 50% of a 75-minute play, how do you calculate the time spent on stage?

Back

Multiply 75 minutes by 0.50 to get 37.5 minutes.

Front

What is the decimal equivalent of 8%?

Back

0.08

Front

How do you convert a percentage to a fraction?

Back

Divide the percentage by 100 and simplify if possible.

Front

What is the formula to find the percentage of a shaded area in a figure?

Back

(Shaded Area / Total Area) * 100

Front

If a water park offers an 8% discount, how can you express this discount as a fraction?

Back

8% is equivalent to 4/50 or 2/25.

Front

What does it mean if a value is described as 'IS' in a percent problem?

Back

'IS' refers to the part or amount that is being compared to the whole.

Front

How do you find the percentage of a number?

Back

Divide the part by the whole and multiply by 100.

Front

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

Back

They are different ways to represent the same value; 1/4 = 0.25 = 25%.