Understanding Percentage Equivalence

Understanding Percentage Equivalence

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

4th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video tutorial introduces a mathematical trick where X% of Y is equivalent to Y% of X. It provides examples to demonstrate this concept: 18% of 50 equals 50% of 18, both resulting in 9; 4% of 75 equals 75% of 4, both resulting in 3; and 24% of 50 equals 50% of 24, both resulting in 12. This trick simplifies percentage calculations.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of 18% of 50, and how does it relate to 50% of 18?

Both equal 36

Both equal 9

Both equal 18

Both equal 50

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following statements is true about 4% of 75?

It equals 75% of 4

It equals 75% of 75

It equals 4% of 4

It equals 75% of 18

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of 4% of 75?

75

4

3

18

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does 24% of 50 compare to 50% of 24?

Both equal 12

Both equal 24

Both equal 6

Both equal 50

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of 50% of 24?

6

24

12

50