FDP 6.4F

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What is a percentage?

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A percentage is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is often used to compare proportions.

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How do you convert a fraction to a percentage?

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To convert a fraction to a percentage, divide the top number (numerator) by the bottom number (denominator) and then multiply by 100.

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What does 40% mean in terms of a whole?

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40% means 40 out of 100 parts of a whole.

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How can you visually represent 25%?

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You can represent 25% by shading 1 out of 4 equal parts of a whole.

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What is the significance of 20% in a set?

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20% represents 20 out of 100 parts, or 1 out of 5 equal parts of a whole.

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How do you identify which figure represents a certain percentage?

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To identify which figure represents a certain percentage, compare the shaded area to the total area of the figure.

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What does it mean if an engine is operating at 75% of its full power?

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It means the engine is using 75 out of 100 parts of its maximum capacity.

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How do you find 40% of a number?

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To find 40% of a number, multiply the number by 0.40.

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What is the relationship between fractions and percentages?

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Fractions can be converted to percentages by dividing the numerator by the denominator and multiplying by 100.

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How can you represent 75% on a number line?

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On a number line, 75% can be represented as a point that is three-quarters of the way from 0 to 1.