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The document explains the concept of percent, defining it as a fraction with a denominator of 100, and provides methods for converting between percents, fractions, and decimals. It includes step-by-step examples for converting percents to fractions and decimals, decimals to percents, and fractions to percents. The document emphasizes the relationship between these mathematical representations and how to manipulate them effectively.

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Introduction To Percent Summary 2

The document explains the concept of percent, defining it as a fraction with a denominator of 100, and provides methods for converting between percents, fractions, and decimals. It includes step-by-step examples for converting percents to fractions and decimals, decimals to percents, and fractions to percents. The document emphasizes the relationship between these mathematical representations and how to manipulate them effectively.

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Introduction to Percent

There are 100 cents in a dollar. There are 100 years in a century. This gives us a clue about the meaning
of the word percent. If we split the word percent into two words, per cent, we can see that it means per
one hundred. A percent is a fraction with a denominator of 100, and we use the percent symbol, %, to
show percent.

For example, if a survey found 89% of students use a smartphone, that means 89 students out off 100
89
use a smartphone, or .
100

Convert a Percent to a Fraction

Step 1: Write the percent as a fraction with denominator of 100.


Step 2: Simplify the fraction if possible.

Example 1. Convert 36% to a fraction.

36
Write as a fraction with a denominator of 100.
100

9
Simplify.
25

Convert a Percent to a Decimal

Step 1: Write the percent as a fraction with denominator of 100.


Step 2: Convert the fraction to a decimal by dividing the numerator by the denominator.

Example 2. Convert 6% to a decimal.

6
Write as a fraction with a denominator of 100.
100

Divide the numerator by the denominator. 6 ÷ 100

Simplify. 0.06

Notice that when we convert a percent to a decimal, we move the decimal two places to the left and
remove the %. This is the same as dividing by 100%.

Source: "Prealgebra" by Lynn Marecek & Mary Anne Anthony-Smith is licensed under CC BY
4.0 / A derivative from the original work
Introduction to Percent

Convert a Decimal to a Percent

Step 1: Write the decimal as a fraction.


Step 2: If the denominator of the fraction is not 100, rewrite as an equivalent fraction with
denominator of 100.
Step 3: Write as a percent.

Example 3. Convert 0.2 to a percent.

2
Write as a fraction. The denominator is 10.
10

Multiply the numerator and denominator by 10, 20


so that the denominator is 100. 100

Write as a percent. 20%

Notice that when we convert a decimal to a percent, we move the decimal two places to the right and
we add the %. This is the same as multiplying by 100%.

Convert a Fraction to a Percent

Step 1: Convert the fraction to a decimal.


Step 2: Convert the decimal to a percent.

𝟑
Example 4. Convert to a percent.
𝟒

Change to a decimal. 3 ÷ 4 = 0.75

Multiply by 100%. This is the same as moving


the decimal two spots to the right and adding 0.75 ⋅ 100%
the percent symbol.
Write as a percent. 75%

Source: "Prealgebra" by Lynn Marecek & Mary Anne Anthony-Smith is licensed under CC BY
4.0 / A derivative from the original work

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