Introduction to Per Cent

What is a per cent?

• per one hundred

• out of 100

• for every two hundreds

• out of 10

What is the correct symbol for per cent?

• $

• %

• cm

Express the coloured parts as a percentage.

• 15 out of 100

• 150%

• 15%

• 15 out of 200

Express the shaded parts of the diagram as a percentage.

• fifty-six per cent

• 58 out of 100

• 49%

• 59%

Write the coloured part as a percentage.

The shaded parts of the diagram shows _______ %.

Express as a percentage.

5 out of 100 = _______ %.

Express as a percentage.

47 out of 100 = _______ %.

Express as a percentage.

90 out of 100 = _______ %.

Express 1 whole as a percentage.

• 10%

• 100%

• 1%