Finding the Percent of a Number

Why is it important to learn how to find the percent or fraction of a number?

• To understand circle graphs

• To solve algebra problems

• To calculate area

• To measure angles

What is the first step in finding the percent of a number?

• Multiply the number by 100

• Divide the number by the percent

• Convert the percent to a decimal

• Add the percent to the number

How do you convert 20% to a decimal?

• 0.002

• 0.2

• 2.0

• 0.02

What is 45% of 60?

• 20

• 30

• 27

• 25

How do you convert 5% to a decimal?

• 0.5

• 0.005

• 5.0

• 0.05

What is 25% of 3000?

• 750

• 700

• 800

• 850

What is the first step in finding the fraction of a number?

• Divide the number by the fraction

• Convert the fraction to a decimal

• Multiply the fraction by 100

• Add the fraction to the number

How do you convert 3/4 to a decimal?

• 0.75

• 0.25

• 0.5

• 0.3

What is 3/4 of 100?

• 75

• 50

• 25

• 100

What is the decimal equivalent of 3/4?

• 0.3

• 0.5

• 0.25

• 0.75