Percents

Percents

Step 1

To convert percent locate the decimal. If it's not there, it's at the end of the number. For example, 18 is 18.0

Next, to get the number from evaluating a percent, multiply the decimal and the important number.

• 80% is 0.80

• Of 40 kids, 80% say tacos are good on Tuesdays.

Of 40 kids, 80% say tacos are good on Tuesdays.

• 0.80 x 40

Of 40 kids, 80% say tacos are good on Tuesdays.

32 kids feel that tacos are good to have on Tuesdays. The ratio is

 $\frac{32}{40}$  which is 0.80 when you divide 32 by 40.  Remember, numerator goes in the house.