Percentages (VCE SSCE General Mathematics): Flashcards
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Definition of percentage
Definition of percentage
A number expressed as a fraction of one hundred
Symbol for percentage
Symbol for percentage
%
Rule to convert TO a percentage
Rule to convert TO a percentage
Multiply by
Rule to convert FROM a percentage
Rule to convert FROM a percentage
Divide by
How to convert fraction to percentage
How to convert fraction to percentage
Multiply the fraction by
Multiplying decimal by moves decimal point where?
Multiplying decimal by moves decimal point where?
Two places to the right
How to convert percentage to fraction
How to convert percentage to fraction
Write as fraction over , then simplify
Dividing by moves decimal point where?
Dividing by moves decimal point where?
Two places to the left
Meaning of 'of' in mathematics
Meaning of 'of' in mathematics
Multiply
Rule for comparing quantities as percentages
Rule for comparing quantities as percentages
Both quantities must be in the same units first