Converting Percentages to Fractions or Decimals
We have so far converted fractions and decimals to percentages. We can also do the reverse. That is, given per cents, we can convert them to decimals or fractions. Look at the table, observe and complete it:
Per cent | 1% | 10% | 25% | 50% | 90% | 125% | 250% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fraction | |||||||
Decimal | 0.10 |
Parts always add to give a whole
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Fun with Estimation
EXAMPLE5 What per cent of the adjoining figure is shaded?
SOLUTION We first find the fraction of the figure that is shaded. From this fraction, the percentage of the shaded part can be found. You will find that half of the figure is shaded. And