Converting Decimals and Percents

This video tutorial covers the conversion between percents, fractions, and decimals, building on previous lessons. It explains how to convert percents to decimals and fractions, model decimals greater than one, and use a calculator for conversions. The lesson includes practical examples and concludes with a final problem to reinforce learning.

What is the essential question discussed in the lesson?

• How to identify geometric shapes

• How to calculate area and perimeter

• How to write equivalent percents and decimals

• How to solve algebraic equations

How do you convert 35% to a decimal?

• 35.0

• 0.35

• 3.5

• 0.035

What is the simplest form of the fraction for 15%?

• 3/20

• 15/100

• 1/5

• 3/25

How can you model a decimal greater than one using grids?

• By using a bar graph

• By drawing a single line

• By using a pie chart

• By shading a 100 grid

What is the decimal equivalent of 1.42 when converted to a percent?

• 142%

• 14.2%

• 1.42%

• 0.142%

What is the trick to convert a decimal to a percent?

• Move the decimal two places to the right

• Move the decimal two places to the left

• Add a zero at the end

• Divide by 100

What is the decimal form of the fraction 1/8?

• 0.25

• 0.125

• 0.75

• 0.5

How do you convert the decimal 0.125 to a percent?

• 125%

• 1.25%

• 12.5%

• 0.125%

What is the percent equivalent of the fraction 6/8?

• 60%

• 80%

• 70%

• 75%

What is the decimal form of 96/200?

• 0.48

• 0.96

• 0.24

• 0.12