Math: Algebra (Word Problems) Flashcards
1
Q
Percent
A
/100
2
Q
Of
A
Multiply
3
Q
What
A
Variable
4
Q
Is, are, were
A
Equals
5
Q
What percent
A
X/100
6
Q
Equivalents: 1/5
A
.2 or 20%
7
Q
Equivalents: 1/4
A
.25 or 25%
8
Q
Equivalents: 1/3
A
.33 or 33 1/3%
9
Q
Equivalents: 1/2
A
.5 or 50%
10
Q
Percent, probability, and ratio problems all test…
A
Parts to wholes
11
Q
To find a percent…
A
part/whole x 100
12
Q
To find a probability, use…
A
part/whole and then convert the decimal to a fraction
13
Q
For fractions, use:
A
Hits/misses (ex.)
14
Q
To find 10% of any number…
A
Move the decimal point one point to the left
15
Q
To find 1% of any number…
A
Move the decimal point two points to the left
