Algebra 1 : Algebra 1

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Example Questions

Example Question #2951 : Algebra 1

Find the percentage equivalent for the following decimal:

\displaystyle 0.236

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 2.36\%

\displaystyle 236\%

\displaystyle 0.236\%

\displaystyle 23.6\%

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 23.6\%

Explanation:

In order to find the percentage equivalent for a decimal, all we have to do is multiply our decimal by 100. We can also move the decimal point to the right two spaces.

\displaystyle 0.236*100=23.6\%

Example Question #2952 : Algebra 1

Find the percentage equivalent of the following decimal:

\displaystyle 0.379

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 0.379\%

\displaystyle 37.9\%

\displaystyle 379\%

\displaystyle 3.79\%

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 37.9\%

Explanation:

In order to find the percentage equivalent for a decimal, all we have to do is multiply our decimal by 100. We can also move the decimal point to the right two spaces.

\displaystyle 0.379*100=37.9\%

Example Question #2953 : Algebra 1

What is the percentage equivalent of \displaystyle 0.027 ?

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 0.27\%

\displaystyle 27\%

\displaystyle 270\%

\displaystyle 2.7\%

\displaystyle 0.027\%

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 2.7\%

Explanation:

To find the percentage equivalent of a decimal, we multiply our given decimal value by one-hundred:

\displaystyle 0.027 \times 100 = 2.7\%

Example Question #24 : Decimals And Percentage

If you have \displaystyle 300 dollars yet to pay on a \displaystyle 500 dollar loan, what percentage of your loan do you still owe?

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 6\%

\displaystyle 20\%

\displaystyle 30\%

\displaystyle .6\%

\displaystyle 60\%

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 60\%

Explanation:

To solve this problem, divide the amount owed by the total amount.  This will yield you a decimal.  Then, to find the percentage equivalent of a decimal, simply move the decimal (if there is none, remember that there is always an implied decimal after the one's digit) to the right twice.  The best answer is:

\displaystyle 60\%

\displaystyle \frac{300}{500} = .6 = 60\%

Example Question #2954 : Algebra 1

What is the percentage equivalent of \displaystyle .12?

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 1.2\%

\displaystyle .21\%

\displaystyle 12\%

\displaystyle 21\%

\displaystyle 24\%

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 12\%

Explanation:

To find the percentage equivalent of a decimal, simply move the decimal (if there is none, remember that there is always an implied decimal after the one's digit) to the right twice.  The best answer is:

\displaystyle 12\%

Example Question #2955 : Algebra 1

Which of the following is the percent equivalent of \displaystyle 3.3?

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 33\%

\displaystyle 66.6\%

\displaystyle 66\%

\displaystyle 330\%

\displaystyle 3.3\%

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 330\%

Explanation:

To find the percentage equivalent of a decimal, simply move the decimal (if there is none, remember that there is always an implied decimal after the one's digit) to the right twice.  The best answer is:

\displaystyle 330\%

Example Question #26 : How To Find Percentage Equivalent To A Decimal

If you have \displaystyle 12 dollars yet to pay on a \displaystyle 200 dollar loan, what percentage of your loan do you still owe?

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 60\%

\displaystyle 4\%

\displaystyle 6\%

\displaystyle .03\%

\displaystyle .6\%

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 6\%

Explanation:

To solve this problem, divide the amount owed by the total amount.  This will yield you a decimal.  Then, to find the percentage equivalent of a decimal, simply move the decimal (if there is none, remember that there is always an implied decimal after the one's digit) to the right twice.  The best answer is:

\displaystyle \frac{12}{200} = .06 = 6\%

Example Question #2956 : Algebra 1

Which of the following is the percent equivalent of \displaystyle .08?

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle .8\%

\displaystyle 8.8\%

\displaystyle .08\%

\displaystyle 16\%

\displaystyle 8\%

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 8\%

Explanation:

To find the percentage equivalent of a decimal, simply move the decimal (if there is none, remember that there is always an implied decimal after the one's digit) to the right twice.  The best answer is:

\displaystyle 8\%

Example Question #2957 : Algebra 1

Which of the following is the percent equivalent of \displaystyle 3.17?

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 3.17\%

\displaystyle 634\%

\displaystyle 31.7\%

\displaystyle 3.017\%

\displaystyle 317\%

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 317\%

Explanation:

To find the percentage equivalent of a decimal, simply move the decimal (if there is none, remember that there is always an implied decimal after the one's digit) to the right twice.  The best answer is:

\displaystyle 317\%

Example Question #28 : Decimals And Percentage

If you have \displaystyle 12 dollars yet to pay on a \displaystyle 144 dollar loan, what percentage of your loan have you already paid?  Round your answer to the nearest whole percent.

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 29\%

\displaystyle 90\%

\displaystyle .08\%

\displaystyle 8\%

\displaystyle 92\%

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 92\%

Explanation:

To solve this problem, first calculate the amount you have paid by subtracting the amount owed from the total.  Then divide the amount paid by the total amount.  This will yield you a decimal.  Then, to find the percentage equivalent of a decimal, simply move the decimal (if there is none, remember that there is always an implied decimal after the one's digit) to the right twice.  Don't forget to round.  The best answer is:

\displaystyle 92\%

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