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What does the term 'per cent' mean?
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.
The symbol '%' indicates a number is a fraction.
False (B)
How do you convert a fraction to a percentage?
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 ______
To find a percentage, you use the formula: (part/whole) x ______
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Which abbreviation is less commonly used to represent percentage?
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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