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Percent

 

 In mathematics, a percentage is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. 

 

 

The symbol is usally %

 

 

ex. 75% is equal to 75/100, or 0.75

 

Here is a couple hints:

 

 

A pecent is usally always over 100. A percent can be in the form of a decimal.

 

If you do the following you can change a decimal into a percent

 

 

Convert 0.75 to a percent.

 

-Multiply the decimal by 100

 

-Add a percent sign after the answer

 

If you do the following you can change a fraction into a percent

 

 

Ex. Convert 4/5 to a percent.

 

-Divide the numerator of the fraction by the denominator

 

 

-Multiply by 10

 

 

-Follow the answer with the %

 

 

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