Algebra 1 : Fractions and Percentage

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Example Questions

Example Question #3125 : Algebra 1

Find the fractional equivalent of the following percent:

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Explanation:

To find the fractional equivalent of a percent, we place that number over 100 and reduce the fraction if necessary:

Example Question #3126 : Algebra 1

Find the fractional equivalent of the following percent:

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Explanation:

To find the fractional equivalent of a percent, we place that number over 100 and reduce the fraction if necessary:

Example Question #3127 : Algebra 1

Which of the following is an expression of  as a fraction?

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To express a percent as a fraction, simply put the percent over 100 and simplify:

 

Therefore, our answer is 

 

Example Question #3128 : Algebra 1

What is the fraction value of ?

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Since  is prime, we cannot simplify this fraction any further. 

Example Question #3129 : Algebra 1

Find the fraction value of 

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Example Question #96 : Fractions And Percentage

What is the fractional equivalent of ?

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To convert a percentage into a fraction, first convert the percentage into a decimal by moving the decimal to the left twice.  Then, place the digits of the decimal as the numerator of your fraction, with a one followed by a number of zeroes equal to the number of digits as the denominator.  Then simplify if necessary.  The best way to find your answer is:

 

Example Question #91 : Fractions And Percentage

What is the fractional equivalent of ?  Simplify your answer.

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To convert a percentage into a fraction, first convert the percentage into a decimal by moving the decimal to the left twice.  Then, place the digits of the decimal as the numerator of your fraction, with a one followed by a number of zeroes equal to the number of digits as the denominator.  Then simplify if necessary.  The best way to find your answer is:

 

Example Question #98 : Fractions And Percentage

What is the fractional equivalent of ?

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To convert a percentage into a fraction, first convert the percentage into a decimal by moving the decimal to the left twice.  Then, place the digits of the decimal as the numerator of your fraction, with a one followed by a number of zeroes equal to the number of digits as the denominator.  Then simplify if necessary.  The best answer is:

Example Question #99 : Fractions And Percentage

What is the fractional equivalent of ?  Simplify your answer.

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To convert a percentage into a fraction, first convert the percentage into a decimal by moving the decimal to the left twice.  Then, place the digits of the decimal as the numerator of your fraction, with a one followed by a number of zeroes equal to the number of digits as the denominator.  Then simplify if necessary.  The best answer is:

Example Question #100 : Fractions And Percentage

What is the percent equivalent of ?  Round your answer to the nearest whole percent.

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To convert a fraction into a percentage, first convert the fraction into a decimal by dividing the numerator by the denominator.  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 your answer.  The best answer is:

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