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Percentages and Their Calculations

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What does the term 'per cent' mean?

Out of a hundred (correct)

Out of a thousand

Out of ten

Out of a million

The symbol '%' indicates a number is a fraction.

False

How do you convert a fraction to a percentage?

Divide the numerator by the denominator and multiply by 100.

To find a percentage, you use the formula: (part/whole) x ______

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Match the following terms with their definitions:

Percent = A part per hundred Fraction = A number representing a part of a whole Decimal = A fraction expressed in a base of ten Whole number = A complete number without fractions or decimals Signup and view all the answers

Which abbreviation is less commonly used to represent percentage?

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Study Notes

What are Percentages?

Percentages are used similarly to fractions and decimals to describe parts of a whole.
The symbol % is used to indicate a percentage.
Percentages are based on the idea that the whole is divided into 100 equal parts.

Converting Fractions to Percentages

To convert a fraction to a percentage, divide the numerator by the denominator and multiply the result by 100.

Converting Decimal Fractions to Percentages

To convert a decimal fraction to a percentage, multiply the decimal fraction by 100.

Finding a Percentage of a Whole Number

To find a percentage of a whole number, multiply the whole number by the percentage (as a decimal) and then divide by 100.

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This quiz covers the fundamentals of percentages, including how to convert fractions and decimal fractions into percentages. Additionally, it will guide you on how to find a percentage of a whole number. Test your understanding of these essential math concepts!