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Converting a Percentage to a Fraction in Simplest Form
Introduction Any per cent can be written as a fraction with a denominator of 100 as follows x% = x100�100; 50% = 5010050100 Similarly, 8% = 81008100; 10% = 1010010100; 24% = 2410024100 and so on The fraction can be reduced to simplest form as follows 50% = 5010050100 We divide the numerator and the denominator with their highest common factor HCF���. Here…
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Converting Between Percentages and Decimals in a Real-World Situation
Introduction In this lesson, we are solving real world problems related to conversion between percentages and decimals.Example 1 Lizzy bought some fabric that was 1.75 meters long. How could this be written as a fraction? Solution Step 1: To convert the decimal to a fraction we multiply and divide by 100 1.75=(1.75100)×100=(1.75×100)100=1751001.75=(1.75100)×100=(1.75×100)100=175100 Step 2: Reducing…
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Converting Between Percentages and Decimals
Introduction In this lesson, we convert between percentages and decimals. This means we solve problems involving converting both percentages into decimals and decimals into percentages as well. This involves shifting the decimal point two places either to the left or to the right and then dropping or adding the percent sign. Rules to convert a…
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Representing Benchmark Percentages on a Grid
Introduction Benchmark percentages are rounded percentages that we often use. 1%, 10%, 25%, 3313%3313% and their multiples are some benchmark percentages We sometimes use a benchmark percentage that is close to a given percentage to estimate. Here are some common benchmark percentages and their fractional equivalents. S.No Fraction Benchmark Percentage 1 110110 10% 2 1515 20% 3…
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Finding the Percentage of a Grid that is Shaded
Introduction In this lesson, we usually are given 10 × 10 grids having 100 squares. Some of these squares are shaded. We are asked to find the percentage of squares that are shaded. Rule for finding the percentage of shaded squares For example, if the number of shaded squares in a 10 × 10 grid…
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Converting a Percentage to a Fraction with a Denominator of 100
Definition A percentage or percent for short is a fraction; a fraction that always has the denominator as 100. Because the denominator of a percent is always a 100, no matter what the numerator is, we replace 100 with the percent symbol % after the number. Rule for writing a percentage as a fraction with…
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Converting a Fraction with a Denominator of 100 to a Percentage
Definition Percent means over 100 or out of 100. For example, 50 per cent written with the per cent symbol %, 50% is equal to 50 over 100 or 5010050100. 50% = 5010050100 Formula So, any fraction with a denominator of 100 can be written down as a percentage as follows As we have seen above, 5010050100 = 50%…
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Distinguishing Between the Area and Circumference of a Circle
Introduction In this lesson, we distinguish between the area and circumference of a circle using real world problems.Example 1 Rhea wants to make a round photo frame for her sister. The radius of the photo frame is 10.2 cm. What is the circumference of photo frame? Solution Step 1: Given radius r = 10.2 cm…
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Circumference and Area of a Circle
Introduction In this lesson, we are required to find both the circumference and the area of the circle given its radius or diameter. Formulas to find the circumference and the area of a circle Example 1 Find the area and circumference of following circle. Use π = 3.14 Solution Step 1: Given radius r =…
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Area of a Circle
Introduction The area of a circle is the extent of interior of a circle. The area of a circle is the number of square units inside that circle. If each square in the circle below has an area of 1 cm2, we can count the total number of squares to get the area of this…