Fractions, Decimals, and Percents

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of expressing fractions in a base 10 system, using a decimal point to separate the whole number from the fractional part.

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CCSS.4.NF.C.6

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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, denoted by the symbol '%'. For example, 50% means 50 out of 100.

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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 then multiply by 100.

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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 and add the percent symbol (%).

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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.

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What is the success rate?

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The success rate is the percentage of successful outcomes compared to the total number of attempts.

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If Demirhan has 50 marbles and Romy gives him 11 more, how do you find the percent given?

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To find the percent given, divide the number of marbles given (11) by the total number of marbles after receiving (61) and multiply by 100.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the formula to find the percent of a total?

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The formula is: (Part/Total) x 100 = Percent.

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If 12 out of 30 go-karts finished a race, how do you calculate the percent that finished?

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Divide 12 by 30, then multiply by 100 to find the percent.