Converting Fractions and Percents

In a neighborhood during hurricane Harvey, 48% of the homes had water damage.  What fraction of the homes in the neighborhood had water damage?

Paul made 11/20 of the shots he took at hockey practice yesterday. What percent of his shots did he make?

Mitch made 1/40 of his shots during the championship game. What percent of his shots did Mitch make?

Franklin’s Vending Service received a shipment of soda for its machines. The manager determined that 0.5% of the cans were damaged. What fraction of the cans were damaged?

73% =

• 7/3

• 73/100

• 3/7

• 4/27

Allister’s father is 225% if Allister’s height. Choose Yes or No to tell whether the expression is equivalent to 225%. Is \frac{9}{4} Equivalent?

• Yes

• No

The ratio of hearts to the total number of items in this picture is 3:4, right? There are 3 hearts and 4 total items. What is this as a percent?

• 45%

• 65%

• 75%

• 125%

Allister’s father is 225% if Allister’s height. Choose Yes or No to tell whether the expression is equivalent to 225%. Is \(\frac{9}{4}\) Equivalent?

• Yes

• No

• Yes

• No

Tanya and Roberta are both saving to buy a CD player. Tanya has saved 45% of the money she will need to buy the player. Roberta has saved more than Tanya. Which fraction might represent that portion that Roberta has saved?

• 4/5

• 9/20

• 3/10

• 1/3