Multiplication and Division Concepts

The video tutorial explains how to solve a problem involving percents by translating it into a mathematical equation. It covers removing the percent sign by dividing by 100, and demonstrates two methods for this: moving the decimal point and using long division. The tutorial concludes with performing the final multiplication to find the answer.

What is the first step in solving the problem of finding 4.8% of 75?

• Add 4.8 to 75

• Directly multiply 4.8 by 75

• Translate the problem into a missing number statement

• Convert the percent to a fraction

In the context of the problem, what does the 'box' represent?

• The equal sign

• The number 75

• The percent value

• The missing number we need to find

What is the purpose of translating the problem into a missing number statement?

• To make the problem more complex

• To avoid using decimals

• To simplify the problem

• To change the numbers involved

How can the percent sign be removed from the problem?

• By subtracting 100

• By multiplying by 100

• By adding 100

• By dividing by 100

What is the decimal equivalent of 4.8% after removing the percent sign?

• 0.048

• 4.8

• 48

• 0.48

What is one method to divide a decimal by 100?

• Move the decimal point two places to the right

• Move the decimal point two places to the left

• Add two zeros to the end

• Subtract two from the number

What is the result of dividing 4.8 by 100 using long division?

• 0.48

• 0.048

• 4.8

• 48

What is the first step in the long division method?

• Multiply 4.8 by 100

• Subtract 4.8 from 100

• Write the decimal point above

• Divide 100 by 4.8

What is the next step after converting 4.8% to a decimal?

• Divide the decimal by 75

• Subtract the decimal from 75

• Multiply the decimal by 75

• Add the decimal to 75

What is the product of 0.048 and 75?

• 3.6

• 36

• 0.36

• 360