Converting Fractions to Percentages

In this video, Mr. J explains how to convert the fraction 2/5 into a percent. The process begins by dividing the numerator by the denominator to get a decimal. Then, the decimal is converted to a percent by multiplying it by 100, which can be done by moving the decimal point two places to the right. The video provides a detailed walkthrough of the division process, resulting in the decimal 0.4, which is then converted to 40%. The tutorial concludes with a summary of the conversion steps.

What is the first step in converting a fraction to a percentage?

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

• Add the numerator and denominator

• Subtract the denominator from the numerator

• Multiply the fraction by 100

When dividing 2 by 5, what is the first thing you need to do?

• Add a zero to the numerator

• Bring the decimal point up

• Multiply by 10

• Subtract 5 from 2

What is the result of dividing 20 by 5 in the division process?

• 10

• 5

• 2

• 4

What is the decimal equivalent of 2/5?

• 0.2

• 0.4

• 0.6

• 0.5

What do you do if the numerator is smaller than the denominator during division?

• Add a zero to the numerator

• Subtract the numerator from the denominator

• Bring the decimal point up

• Multiply the numerator by 10

After obtaining a decimal from a fraction, how do you convert it to a percentage?

• Divide by 100

• Multiply by 10

• Multiply by 100

• Add 100

How many times do you move the decimal point to the right to convert a decimal to a percentage?

• Three times

• Four times

• Once

• Twice

What is the purpose of moving the decimal point when converting a decimal to a percentage?

• To convert the decimal to a fraction

• To adjust the decimal place

• To make the number smaller

• To make the number larger

What is the percentage equivalent of the fraction 2/5?

• 50%

• 60%

• 40%

• 20%

What is the final step in converting a fraction to a percentage?

• Subtract the denominator from the numerator

• Add the numerator and denominator

• Multiply the decimal by 100

• Divide the decimal by 10