Comparing Fractions, Decimals, and Percents

This video tutorial covers the conversion and comparison of fractions, decimals, and percents. It begins with a review of how to convert between these forms and then provides several examples to illustrate the process of comparing them. The tutorial includes real-life applications, such as comparing free throw percentages, and concludes with a problem involving population percentages. The key takeaway is the importance of converting all numbers to the same format for easy comparison.

What does the 'p' stand for in the diagram used to compare fractions, decimals, and percents?

• Pounds

• Percent

• Perimeter

• Pence

How do you convert a decimal to a percent?

• Move the decimal place two places to the right

• Move the decimal place two places to the left

• Move the decimal place one place to the left

• Move the decimal place one place to the right

Which is greater: 17/20 or 80%?

• Cannot be determined

• They are equal

• 80%

• 17/20

What is 28% as a decimal?

• 0.28

• 2.8

• 0.028

• 28.0

Which is larger: 0.29 or 28%?

• They are equal

• 28%

• Cannot be determined

• 0.29

What is the decimal equivalent of 38%?

• 3.8

• 38.0

• 0.38

• 0.038

Order the following from least to greatest: 8/25, 38%, 0.41.

• 38%, 8/25, 0.41

• 0.41, 38%, 8/25

• 8/25, 38%, 0.41

• 0.41, 8/25, 38%

Who had the highest free throw percentage: you (19/25), your friend (78/100), or your sister (8/10)?

• Your friend

• You

• All had the same percentage

• Your sister

What is the fraction equivalent of 0.59?

• 59/100

• 5.9/10

• 59/10

• 0.59/1

Which county has the smallest population percentage?

• Washington

• Newport

• Bristol

• Kent