BSEP Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages 2

Question 1

What is 3/4 expressed as a decimal?

Accepted Answer

0.75

Answer

3 divided by 4 equals 0.75.

Question 2

A shirt costs $40 and is on sale for 25% off. What is the sale price?

Accepted Answer

$30

Answer

25% of $40 is $10, so $40 − $10 = $30.

Question 3

Which fraction is equivalent to 0.6?

Accepted Answer

3/5

Answer

0.6 = 6/10 = 3/5 in lowest terms.

Question 4

What is 1/3 + 1/6?

Accepted Answer

1/2

Answer

1/3 = 2/6, so 2/6 + 1/6 = 3/6 = 1/2.

Question 5

If 15 out of 60 students passed a test, what percentage passed?

Accepted Answer

25%

Answer

15/60 = 0.25 = 25%.

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