Percents, Fractions & Decimals

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is denoted by the symbol '%'. For example, 50% means 50 out of 100.

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How do you convert a percent to a fraction?

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To convert a percent to a fraction, divide the percent by 100 and simplify if possible. For example, 25% = 25/100 = 1/4.

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How do you convert a fraction to a percent?

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

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing numbers that are not whole numbers, using a point to separate the whole part from the fractional part. For example, 0.5 represents half.

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How do you convert a percent to a decimal?

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

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How do you convert a decimal to a percent?

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To convert a decimal to a percent, multiply the decimal by 100. For example, 0.2 = 0.2 × 100 = 20%.

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

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Fractions, decimals, and percents are different ways of representing the same value. They can be converted into one another.

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What is 12% as a fraction?

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12% as a fraction is 3/25.

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What is 47% as a decimal?

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47% as a decimal is 0.47.

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If Jessie got 12 out of 14 questions correct, what percent did she get correct?

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Jessie got 86% of the questions correct.