Unit 10 Vocab Flashcard

Front

What is the correct percent equation to calculate the 'part'?

Back

Part = Percent x Whole

Front

What does percent error represent?

Back

The percentage to represent how far off a measured value is from the actual value.

Front

What is the correct equation to calculate Percent Error?

Back

(measured - actual) / actual x 100

Front

To calculate percent decrease, divide the _______________ by the original amount, then multiply by 100.

Back

amount of decrease

Front

Which of the following is NOT a correct representation of a ratio?

Back

b-a

Front

Define 'percent'.

Back

A ratio expressed as a fraction of 100.

Front

What is the formula for calculating percent increase?

Back

(new value - old value) / old value x 100

Front

How do you convert a fraction to a percent?

Back

Multiply the fraction by 100 and add a percent sign.

Front

What is the relationship between percent, part, and whole?

Back

Percent = (Part / Whole) x 100

Front

What does a percent of 100% indicate?

Back

The whole or total amount.