HSPT Math : Arithmetic

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Example Questions

Example Question #251 : Arithmetic

77% can also be writen as ________.

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Explanation:

To convert a percentage into a decimal, divide the number by 100.

Instead of doing long division, simply pretend there is a decimal point at the end of the number, and then move the decimal point two places to the left. 

You can think of 77 as 77.0 (or 77. - the zero doesn't matter). Now move the decimal point two places to the left. 

Answer: 

Example Question #252 : Arithmetic

What is  when written as a decimal?

 

 

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Explanation:

Divide the percentage by 100 to turn it into a decimal:

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Example Question #253 : Arithmetic

Write  as a decimal.

 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Divide the percentage by 100 to turn it into a decimal:

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Example Question #254 : Arithmetic

Which of the following is equivalent to ?

 

 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Divide the percentage by 100 to turn it into a decimal:

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Example Question #255 : Arithmetic

Write  as a decimal.

 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Divide the percentage by 100 to turn it into a decimal:

Answer: 

Example Question #141 : Percentage

Find the range in this set of numbers:

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Explanation:
First order the numbers from least to greatest:
Then subtract the smallest number from the largest: 
Answer: 

Example Question #142 : Percentage

A bike is on sale for 25% off the original price of $200. What is the current sales price of the bike?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, multiply the percentage off by the original price to find the dollar amount of savings:

Then, subtract that amount from the original price to find the discounted price:

Answer: The sales price is $150.

Example Question #143 : Percentage

A laptop is on sale for 35% off the original price of $900. What is the current sales price of the laptop?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, multiply the original price by the discount percentage to find the dollar amount of savings: 

Then, subtract that amount from the original price to find the sales price: 

Answer: The sales price is $585.

Example Question #144 : Percentage

A flat screen tv is on sale for 15% off the original price of $500. What is the current sales price of the tv?

 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, multiply the original price by the discount percentage: 

Then, subtract that amount from the original price to find the sales price: 

Answer: The sales price is $425.

Example Question #145 : Percentage

A bus ticket is on sale for 20% off the original price of $32. What is the current sales price of the bus ticket?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, multiply the discount percentage by the original price: 

Then, subtract that amount from the original price: 

Answer: The sales price is $25.60.

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