10. Fractions, Decimals, & Percents

Question 1

Define “Percent”

Answer 1

1. A number with a percent symbol (%) that tells us what part of 100 is represented

Question 2

What is the 1st step when converting from decimals to fractions?

Answer 2

1. Write any whole numbers by themselves

Question 3

What is the 2nd step when converting from decimals to fractions?

Answer 3

1. Write what is to the right of the decimal point as the numerator

Question 4

What is the 3rd step when converting from decimals to fractions?

Answer 4

1. Determine which place the final decimal number is in, and that place is the denominator

Question 5

How do you convert from a fraction to a decimal?

Answer 5

1. Perform long division by dividing the denominator into the numerator

Question 6

How do you convert from a percent to a decimal?

Answer 6

Move the decimal point 2 places to the left and remove the percent sign

Question 7

How do you convert from a percent to a fraction?

Answer 7

1. Use the percent amount as the numerator, and 100 as the denominator

Question 8

What is the most common error when converting a fraction to a decimal?

Answer 8

1. Not making the numerator the dividend in long division

Question 9

What is the most common error when converting a percent to a decimal?

Answer 9

1. Not moving the decimal point 2 places to the left