Benchmark Fractions/Percents/Decimals

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What is a benchmark fraction?

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A benchmark fraction is a commonly used fraction that helps to estimate and compare other fractions, such as 1/2, 1/4, and 3/4.

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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Find the place value of the decimal, write it as a fraction with that place value as the denominator, and then reduce if possible.

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What is the decimal representation of 33%?

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.33

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How do you convert a fraction to a percent?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator and multiply by 100.

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What is the percent representation of 0.75?

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75%.

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What is the percentage that represents one half?

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50%.

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What is the fraction representation of 75% in lowest terms?

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3/4.

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

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They are different ways to represent the same value; fractions are parts of a whole, decimals are based on powers of ten, and percents are fractions out of 100.

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What is 1/4 as a decimal?

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.25

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What is 1/2 as a percent?

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50%.