6-2 Percents, Decimals and Fractions

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What is a percent?

Back

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 fraction to a decimal?

Back

To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator (top number) by the denominator (bottom number). For example, 1/4 = 1 ÷ 4 = 0.25.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 25%?

Back

0.25

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How do you convert a decimal to a percent?

Back

To convert a decimal to a percent, multiply the decimal by 100 and add the percent symbol. For example, 0.5 × 100 = 50%.

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What is the fraction equivalent of 0.5?

Back

1/2

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If 60% of a class are girls, what fraction of the class are girls?

Back

3/5 (60% = 60/100 = 3/5 after simplification).

Front

What is the decimal equivalent of 80%?

Back

0.8

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How do you express 0.08 as a percent?

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To express 0.08 as a percent, multiply by 100: 0.08 × 100 = 8%.

Front

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

Back

Fractions, decimals, and percents are different ways to represent the same value. They can be converted from one form to another.

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Convert 0.75 to a percent.

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75%.