Fractions, Decimals, and Percents

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two integers, with a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100, denoted by the symbol '%'. For example, 25% means 25 out of 100.

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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 and add the percent symbol (%).

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

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

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What is the formula to calculate percentage?

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Percentage = (Part / Whole) x 100.

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How do you find the percentage of a number?

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To find the percentage of a number, multiply the number by the percentage (in decimal form).

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What does it mean to find a ratio?

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Finding a ratio means comparing two quantities to show the relative size of one quantity to another.

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How can you express a ratio?

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A ratio can be expressed using the word 'to', a colon (:), or as a fraction.

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What is a 20% tip on a $50 bill?

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A 20% tip on a $50 bill is $10.