BSEP Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages 4

Question 1

A jar has 12 red marbles and 8 blue marbles. What percent of the marbles are blue?

Accepted Answer

40%

Answer

8 out of 20 total = 8/20 = 0.40 = 40%.

Question 2

Which decimal is equivalent to 7/20?

Accepted Answer

0.35

Answer

7/20 = 35/100 = 0.35.

Question 3

What is 5/6 × 3/10?

Accepted Answer

1/4

Answer

5/6 × 3/10 = 15/60 = 1/4 in lowest terms.

Question 4

A student scored 18 out of 24 on a quiz. What is the score as a percentage?

Accepted Answer

75%

Answer

18/24 = 0.75 = 75%.

Question 5

What is 0.05 × 100?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

Multiplying 0.05 by 100 moves the decimal two places right: 5.

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