Decimal and Percent Conversions

The video tutorial explains how to convert decimals to percentages and fractions. It begins with an introduction to the concept of percentages as ratios with a denominator of 100. The tutorial then provides two examples: converting 0.006 and 3.24 to percentages and fractions. Each example includes detailed steps for conversion, including writing decimals as fractions, clearing decimals, and simplifying fractions. The video emphasizes shortcuts and place value understanding to aid in conversion.

What does the term 'percent' mean?

• Per 100

• Per 10

• Per 1

• Per 1000

How do you convert 0.006 to a percent?

• Multiply by 1

• Multiply by 1000

• Multiply by 100

• Multiply by 10

What is the shortcut for multiplying a decimal by 100?

• Move the decimal point to the right 3 places

• Move the decimal point to the left 3 places

• Move the decimal point to the right 2 places

• Move the decimal point to the left 2 places

What is the simplified fraction form of 0.006?

• 1/100

• 3/1000

• 6/1000

• 3/500

How do you clear the decimal from the fraction 0.006/1?

• Multiply by 10

• Multiply by 100

• Multiply by 1000

• Multiply by 1

What is 3.24 as a percent?

• 324%

• 0.324%

• 32.4%

• 3.24%

What is the shortcut for converting a decimal to a percent?

• Divide by 10 and add a % sign

• Multiply by 100 and add a % sign

• Multiply by 10 and add a % sign

• Divide by 100 and add a % sign

What is the simplified fraction form of 3.24?

• 24/100

• 3/25

• 324/100

• 81/25

How do you clear the decimal from the fraction 3.24/1?

• Multiply by 10

• Multiply by 1

• Multiply by 100

• Multiply by 1000

Using place value, how is 3.24 read?

• 3 and 24/10

• 3 and 24/1

• 3 and 24/1000

• 3 and 24/100