Comparing and Ordering Fractions, Decimals, and Percents

In this video, Jeff Jacobson explains how to compare and order fractions, decimals, and percents. The key rule is to convert all numbers to the same format before comparing. Through examples, he demonstrates converting fractions to percents and decimals to percents, highlighting the ease of comparison once numbers are in the same format. The video concludes with a practical example involving soccer players' penalty kick success rates, reinforcing the concept of converting different formats to percents for comparison.

What is the main rule when comparing fractions, decimals, and percents?

• Convert them all to the same form.

• Convert them all to percents.

• Convert them all to decimals.

• Convert them all to fractions.

In Example 1, what is the equivalent percent of 3/20?

• 16%

• 15%

• 20%

• 25%

Which is greater: 15% or 16%?

• Cannot be determined.

• 15%

• 16%

• They are equal.

How do you convert 79% to a decimal?

• 0.079

• 79.0

• 7.9

• 0.79

Which is greater: 0.79 or 0.08?

• 0.79

• 0.08

• They are equal.

• Cannot be determined.

How do you convert 0.08 to a percent?

• 0.08%

• 0.8%

• 8%

• 80%

In Example 2, what is the percent equivalent of 19/25?

• 19%

• 76%

• 67%

• 72%

Who made the fewest penalty kicks in Example 2?

• Jeff

• Ronaldo

• Messi

• Cannot be determined.

How do you convert 0.67 to a percent?

• 0.67%

• 67%

• 6.7%

• 670%

What is the best approach to avoid extra steps when comparing fractions?

• Avoid comparing fractions.

• Convert everything to decimals or percents.

• Convert everything to fractions.

• Use common denominators.