Converting Fractions to Percents

In this video, Mr. J explains how to convert the fraction 1/6 into a percent. The process involves dividing the numerator by the denominator to get a decimal, which is then multiplied by 100 to convert it to a percent. The video covers handling repeating decimals and offers options for rounding them. Mr. J also discusses different ways to represent repeating decimals as percents, either by using a bar notation or rounding to a specific place value.

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

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

• Subtract the denominator from the numerator

• Multiply the fraction by 100

• Add the numerator and denominator

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When dividing 1 by 6, what do you do when you can't divide the numerator by the denominator directly?

• Multiply the denominator by 10

• Multiply the numerator by 10

• Add a zero to the denominator

• Add a zero to the numerator

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What is the repeating decimal for 1/6?

• 0.15

• 0.166

• 0.16

• 0.1666...

How do you convert a decimal to a percent?

• Multiply by 100

• Add 100

• Subtract 100

• Divide by 100

What is the percent form of 0.1666...?

• 16.6%

• 16.66%

• 16.7%

• 16.67%

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When rounding 16.66% to the nearest tenth, what is the result?

• 17%

• 16.6%

• 16.7%

• 16.8%

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What is the nearest whole percent for 16.66%?

• 15%

• 17%

• 18%

• 16%

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What symbol is used to indicate a repeating decimal?

• Tilde (~)

• Bar (¯)

• Asterisk (*)

• Caret (^)

Which method can be used to express repeating decimals as percents?

• Using an asterisk notation

• Using a caret notation

• Using a tilde notation

• Using a bar notation

What is the approximate percent of 1/6 when rounded to the nearest whole number?

• 16%

• 18%

• 15%

• 17%