Modeling Fractions, Decimals, Percents

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What is the relationship between fractions, decimals, and percents?

Back

Fractions, decimals, and percents are different ways to represent the same value. A fraction represents a part of a whole, a decimal is a fraction expressed in a base-10 format, and a percent is a fraction expressed as a part of 100.

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How do you convert a percent to a fraction?

Back

To convert a percent to a fraction, divide the percent by 100 and simplify if possible. For example, 20% = 20/100 = 1/5.

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What is 50% as a fraction?

Back

50% as a fraction is 1/2.

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How do you convert a fraction to a percent?

Back

To convert a fraction to a percent, divide the numerator by the denominator and multiply by 100. For example, 1/4 = 0.25 = 25%.

Front

What is the decimal equivalent of 1/5?

Back

The decimal equivalent of 1/5 is 0.2.

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What percent is equivalent to the fraction 3/4?

Back

The fraction 3/4 is equivalent to 75%.

Front

How do you convert a decimal to a percent?

Back

To convert a decimal to a percent, multiply the decimal by 100. For example, 0.75 = 75%.

Front

What is 0.5 as a percent?

Back

0.5 as a percent is 50%.

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What is the fraction representation of 0.25?

Back

The fraction representation of 0.25 is 1/4.

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If a circle is divided into 10 equal parts and 3 are shaded, what percent is shaded?

Back

If 3 out of 10 parts are shaded, then 30% of the circle is shaded.