Percents, Fractions, and Decimals

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a way to express 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 decimal?

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To convert a percent to a decimal, divide the percent by 100. For example, 25% as a decimal is 0.25 (25 ÷ 100 = 0.25).

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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, 0.75 as a percent is 75% (0.75 × 100 = 75%).

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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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 then multiply by 100. For example, 1/4 as a percent is 25% (1 ÷ 4 × 100 = 25%).

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How do you convert a percent to a fraction?

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To convert a percent to a fraction, write the percent over 100 and simplify if possible. For example, 60% as a fraction is 60/100, which simplifies to 3/5.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 50%?

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The decimal equivalent of 50% is 0.50.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 25%?

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The decimal equivalent of 25% is 0.25.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 10%?

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The decimal equivalent of 10% is 0.10.

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If 3/5 of students pack their lunch, what percent of students pack their lunch?

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60% of students pack their lunch.