Algebra 1 : How to find fractional percentages

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Example Questions

Example Question #11 : How To Find Fractional Percentages

Find of . Round to one decimal place.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

It is important to remember that "of" means multiply. Before multiplying, the fractional percentage needs to be converted to a fraction.

Convert to a fraction by dividing it by 100.

The number is the same as the fraction

Since this is the division of two fractions, work it out by multiplying by the reciprocal of

Multiply across the numerator and denominator

Multiply this fraction by or  to get the answer

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