Chapter 10.1 Percents

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What is a percent?

Back

A percent is a way to express a number as a fraction of 100. It is denoted by the symbol '%'.

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How do you convert a fraction to a percent?

Back

To convert a fraction to a percent, divide the top number (numerator) by the bottom number (denominator) and then multiply the result by 100.

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Convert 9/10 to a percent.

Back

90%.

Front

Convert 4/10 to a percent.

Back

40%.

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Convert 8/10 to a percent.

Back

80%.

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Convert 8/100 to a percent.

Back

8%.

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What is the relationship between percent and decimal?

Back

To convert a percent to a decimal, divide by 100. For example, 24% = 0.24.

Front

Convert 24% to a decimal.

Back

0.24.

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What does 100% represent?

Back

100% represents a whole or the entire amount.

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If 50% of a number is 25, what is the number?

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The number is 50.