Calculating Percentages and Fractions

The video introduces the concept of percentages, explaining their mathematical basis as a division by 100. It provides a detailed example of calculating 5% of R 900 using fractions, demonstrating the process of multiplying numerators and denominators. The video concludes with a brief overview of what to expect in future tutorials.

What is the main topic introduced in the video?

• Trigonometry

• Percentage

• Geometry

• Algebra

What does the term 'por' signify in mathematics?

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Division

• Subtraction

How is 5% represented as a fraction?

• 5/1000

• 5/10

• 5/1

• 5/100

What is the first step in calculating 5% of R 900?

• Multiply 5 by 900

• Divide 900 by 5

• Add 5 to 900

• Divide 5 by 100

What is the result of multiplying 5 by 900?

• 9000

• 45

• 4500

• 450

What is the final step in calculating 5% of R 900?

• Subtract 100 from 4500

• Add 4500 to 100

• Divide 4500 by 100

• Multiply 4500 by 100

What is the final answer for 5% of R 900?

• R 450

• R 0.45

• R 45

• R 4.5

What should you do when you see the 'd' in a percentage calculation?

• Subtract the numbers

• Add the numbers

• Divide the numbers

• Multiply the numbers