Decimal Representations of Fractions

This lesson covers writing fractions as decimals and percents, focusing on using factors and multiples of 100 for easy conversion. It explains long division for fractions not easily converted and provides examples of common conversions. The lesson also discusses comparing different formats and introduces terminating and non-terminating decimals, including repeating decimals. The session concludes with a preview of the next lesson on solving percent problems.

What is the main method to convert fractions to percents when the denominator is a factor of 100?

• Add 100 to the numerator

• Multiply the numerator and denominator to make the denominator 100

• Divide the numerator by 100

• Subtract 100 from the denominator

If a fraction's denominator is not a factor of 100, what method should be used to convert it to a decimal?

• Multiplication

• Long division

• Subtraction

• Addition

What is the decimal equivalent of 3/8?

• 0.375

• 0.25

• 0.5

• 0.625

How do you convert 36/200 to a percent?

• Multiply by 100

• Divide by 2 and then multiply by 100

• Add 100 to the numerator

• Subtract 100 from the denominator

What is the percent equivalent of 7/8?

• 90%

• 80%

• 75%

• 87.5%

Which size pizza was sold the most at Bob's Pizza Parlor?

• Small

• Medium

• Large

• Extra Large

What is the decimal representation of one-third?

• 0.3333

• 0.33

• 0.333...

• 0.3

What type of decimal is 0.25?

• Non-terminating

• Infinite

• Repeating

• Terminating

What is the repeating decimal representation of 1/9?

• 0.1

• 0.11

• 0.111...

• 0.1111

How is a repeating decimal indicated?

• With a dot

• With a bar over the repeating digits

• With parentheses

• With an asterisk