Percentages 6th

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What is a percentage?

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A percentage is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is often used to compare proportions.

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How do you convert a fraction to a percentage?

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

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What is 11/25 as a percent?

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44%.

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Which is larger: 45%, 12%, 0.36, or 40/100?

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45%.

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What is 100% of a number?

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100% of a number is the number itself.

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If there are 15 pieces of fruit and 6 are apples, what percentage are apples?

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40%.

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How do you find 40% of a number?

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To find 40% of a number, multiply the number by 0.40.

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If 150 children attended a party and 40% had ice-cream, how many had ice-cream?

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60 children.

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What does it mean if something is 0%?

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0% means that there is none of that item or quantity.

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What does it mean if something is 100%?

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100% means that the entire amount or quantity is present.