Percentages

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What does 'percent' mean?

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Per 100

Front

When converting a decimal number to a percent, which way does the decimal point move?

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To the left two places

Front

How do you convert 0.3 to a percent?

Back

30%

Front

True or False: Once a percentage has been converted to a fraction, it cannot be reduced.

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False, it depends on whether the numerator and denominator have a common factor.

Front

When converting a fraction to a percent, which number becomes the percent?

Back

The numerator (top number).

Front

What is the formula to convert a fraction to a percent?

Back

(Numerator / Denominator) x 100

Front

What is 25% as a fraction?

Back

1/4

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How do you convert a percent to a decimal?

Back

Divide the percent by 100.

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What is 50% as a decimal?

Back

0.5

Front

If a shirt costs $40 and is on sale for 20% off, how much do you save?

Back

$8