Percents, Fractions, and Decimals

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is denoted by the symbol '%'. For example, 50% means 50 out of 100.

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How do you convert a percent to a fraction?

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To convert a percent to a fraction, divide the percent by 100 and simplify if possible. For example, 25% = 25/100 = 1/4.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number). For example, 3/4 means 3 parts out of 4.

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How do you convert a fraction to a percent?

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To convert a fraction to a percent, divide the numerator by the denominator and multiply by 100. For example, 1/4 = 0.25 = 25%.

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing numbers that are not whole numbers, using a point to separate the whole part from the fractional part. For example, 0.75 is a decimal.

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How do you convert a decimal to a percent?

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To convert a decimal to a percent, multiply the decimal by 100. For example, 0.5 = 0.5 x 100 = 50%.

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What is 76% as a fraction in simplest form?

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76% = 76/100 = 19/25.

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What is 34% as a simplified fraction?

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34% = 34/100 = 17/50, which simplifies to 17/25.

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What is 2/100 as a decimal?

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2/100 = 0.02.

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If 30% of 260 students ate in the courtyard, how many students is that?

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30% of 260 = 0.30 x 260 = 78 students.