I WONDER - What Is Percentage?

The video tutorial explains the concept of percentages, tracing its origin to the Latin term 'per centum' meaning 'out of 100'. It describes how percentages are used as an alternative to fractions and decimals, providing examples like 3/4 being equivalent to 75%. The tutorial also covers how to convert between fractions, decimals, and percentages by multiplying or dividing by 100. Finally, it highlights the practical use of percentages in everyday scenarios such as sales discounts and test scores.

In what everyday situations might you encounter percentages?

If a student scores 60 out of 100 on a test, how is this represented as a percentage?