Converting Fractions to Percentages

In this video, Mr. J explains how to convert the fraction 1/8 into a percent. The process involves dividing the numerator by the denominator to get a decimal, then multiplying the decimal by 100 to convert it to a percent. The video provides a detailed walkthrough of the division process, including handling remainders and using zeros to continue the division until a clean zero is achieved. Finally, the decimal is converted to a percent by moving the decimal point two places to the right, resulting in 12.5%.

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

• Multiply the fraction by 100

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

• Add the numerator and denominator

• Subtract the denominator from the numerator

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When dividing 1 by 8, what do you do if you can't divide the whole number?

• Subtract 1 from the numerator

• Add 1 to the denominator

• Multiply by 10

• Add a zero and continue

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How do you handle the remainder when dividing 10 by 8?

• Subtract the remainder from 8

• Multiply the remainder by 8

• Add another zero and continue

• Stop the division

What is the decimal equivalent of 1/8?

• 0.75

• 0.5

• 0.25

• 0.125

How do you convert a decimal to a percentage?

• Divide by 100

• Add 100

• Multiply by 100

• Multiply by 10

What is the percentage equivalent of 0.125?

• 0.125%

• 125%

• 12.5%

• 1.25%

What is the final step in converting a fraction to a percentage?

• Add the numerator and denominator

• Multiply the decimal by 100

• Subtract the denominator from the numerator

• Divide the decimal by 10

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What is the result of multiplying 0.125 by 100?

• 0.0125

• 1.25

• 125

• 12.5

Why do we move the decimal point twice to the right when converting to a percentage?

• To divide by 10

• To multiply by 100

• To add 100

• To subtract 10

What is the percentage form of 1/8?

• 125%

• 0.125%

• 12.5%

• 1.25%