BSEP Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages 3

Question 1

What is 7/8 − 1/4?

Accepted Answer

5/8

Answer

1/4 = 2/8, so 7/8 − 2/8 = 5/8.

Question 2

A recipe calls for 2/3 cup of sugar. If you double the recipe, how much sugar do you need?

Accepted Answer

1 1/3 cups

Answer

2 × 2/3 = 4/3 = 1 1/3 cups.

Question 3

What is 0.125 as a fraction in lowest terms?

Accepted Answer

1/8

Answer

0.125 = 125/1000 = 1/8 after dividing numerator and denominator by 125.

Question 4

A store marks up items by 30%. If an item costs $50, what is the selling price?

Accepted Answer

$65

Answer

30% of $50 = $15; $50 + $15 = $65.

Question 5

What is 3/5 of 200?

Accepted Answer

120

Answer

3/5 × 200 = 600/5 = 120.

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