Percentages Flashcards
1
Q
Standard formula for working out percentage?
Example - 32% of £2,500
A
Percent✖️ Number, ➗ 100 🟰 answer
32% ✖️ 2,500 ➗100 🟰 £800
2
Q
32% of £2,500 using the breaking down method
A
10% is £250
1% is £25
250 + 250 + 250 + 25 + 25 = £800
3
Q
32% of £2,500 using decimal method
A
2,500 X 0.32 = £800
( Always put number after 0. )
4
Q
8% as a decimal
A
0.08
5
Q
87% as a decimal
A
0.87
