Converting Fractions to Percents

The video tutorial by Mr. J explains how to convert the fraction 5/6 into a percent. It begins with dividing the numerator by the denominator to get a decimal, which results in a repeating decimal. The decimal is then converted to a percent by multiplying by 100. The video also covers how to represent repeating decimals and offers rounding options for the percent. The tutorial concludes with a summary of the conversion process.

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

• Subtract the denominator from the numerator

• Add the numerator and denominator

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

• Multiply the numerator by 100

When dividing 5 by 6, what is the first step if 5 is smaller than 6?

• Multiply by 10

• Use a decimal and a zero

• Subtract 5 from 6

• Add a zero to the numerator

What is the repeating decimal for the fraction 5/6?

• 0.75

• 0.833...

• 0.6

• 0.5

How do you convert a decimal to a percent?

• Add 100 to the decimal

• Divide the decimal by 100

• Subtract 100 from the decimal

• Multiply the decimal by 100

What is the percent form of 0.833...?

• 83%

• 84%

• 83.3% with a bar over 3

• 83.3%

To what place is the decimal rounded when rounding 0.833... to the nearest tenth?

• Whole number

• Thousandth

• Tenth

• Hundredth

What is the approximate percent when rounding 0.833... to the nearest whole number?

• 82%

• 85%

• 83%

• 84%

Which symbol is used to indicate a repeating decimal?

• Asterisk (*)

• Dash (-)

• Bar (¯)

• Tilde (~)

What is one method to express repeating decimals as percents?

• Using a bar above the repeating digit

• Adding 1 to the decimal

• Subtracting 1 from the decimal

• Multiplying by 10

What is the approximate percent of 5/6 when rounded to the nearest tenth?

• 85.3%

• 82.5%

• 84.5%

• 83.3%