Comparing and Ordering Fractions, Decimals, and Percents

Why is it important to convert fractions, decimals, and percents to the same format before comparing them?

• To make the numbers look nicer

• To avoid using fractions

• To ensure we are comparing equivalent values

• To make the calculations harder

What is the first step in converting a fraction to a percent?

• Add 100 to the fraction

• Make the denominator 100

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

• Multiply the numerator by 100

If you have a fraction 3/20, what is its equivalent percent?

• 20%

• 30%

• 15%

• 25%

Which is greater: 79% or 0.08?

• 79%

• Cannot be determined

• 0.08

• They are equal

How do you convert 0.08 to a percent?

• Multiply by 100

• Multiply by 10

• Add 100

• Divide by 100

What is the percent form of 7/25?

• 30%

• 28%

• 25%

• 35%

Which is greater: 25% or 7/25?

• 25%

• They are equal

• 7/25

• Cannot be determined

What is the first step in ordering a group of numbers?

• Convert all numbers to decimals

• Write them in any order

• Convert all numbers to percents

• Convert all numbers to fractions

What is the percent form of 0.005?

• 50%

• 0.5%

• 0.05%

• 5%

What is the correct order from least to greatest for the numbers: 0.09, 15%, 0.2, 3/10, 3/8?

• 0.09, 0.2, 15%, 3/8, 3/10

• 0.09, 15%, 0.2, 3/10, 3/8

• 0.09, 15%, 0.2, 3/8, 3/10

• 0.09, 0.2, 15%, 3/10, 3/8