HSPT Math : Concepts
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Example Question #111 : Concepts
Multiply normally and remember that the decimal point is four places from the right.
Example Question #1 : How To Find The Decimal Equivalent Of A Fraction
Express 
Divide 8 by 15:
The 3 repeats, so the correct choice is 
Example Question #2 : How To Find The Decimal Equivalent Of A Fraction
Give the decimal equivalent of 
Divide 11 by 18:
The 1 repeats infinitely, so this can be rewritten as 
Example Question #3 : How To Find The Decimal Equivalent Of A Fraction
Give the decimal equivalent of 
Divide 5 by 27:
The group "185" repeats infinitely, so this can be written as 
Example Question #4 : How To Find The Decimal Equivalent Of A Fraction
Give the decimal equivalent of 
Divide 7 by 36:
The 4 repeats infinitely, so this can be rewritten as 
Example Question #1 : How To Find Percentage
A watch originally cost $55.00. If it is on sale for 20% off, what is the sale price of the watch?
To solve:
First, find what is 20% of 55 by multiplying:
Then, subtract 20% (11) from the original price:
The final sale price will be $44.00.
Example Question #2 : How To Find Percentage
Which is largest?
a. 30% of 150
b. 20% of 300
c. 40% of 60
d. 10% of 400
To solve:
First find the corresponding percentage of each multiple choice answer,
a)
b)
c)
d)
Then, compare the amounts and select which amount is the largest:
b) 60
Example Question #1 : How To Find Percentage
How do you write 
15%
50%
25%
20%
5%
20%
Example Question #11 : Decimals
Andrew has completed 80% of the race. If the race is 5000 meters, how far along is Andrew?
Multiply the length of the race by the percentage accomplished by Andrew:
Answer: Andrew has completed 4000 meters of the race.
Example Question #2 : How To Find Percentage
Which is less?
a. 60% of 10
b. 20% of 40
c. 30% of 20
d. 10% of 50
Find the amounts by multiplying each number to the percentage rate:
Compare the amounts to find the least. The answer is D.
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