BSEP Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages 5

Question 1

What is 9/12 in its simplest form?

Accepted Answer

3/4

Answer

GCF of 9 and 12 is 3; 9/12 ÷ 3/3 = 3/4.

Question 2

If you spend $36 of your $90 paycheck, what percent did you spend?

Accepted Answer

40%

Answer

36/90 = 0.40 = 40%.

Question 3

What is 0.333... (repeating) as a fraction?

Accepted Answer

1/3

Answer

0.333… = 1/3 exactly.

Question 4

A tank is 2/5 full. It holds 150 gallons when full. How many gallons are in it now?

Accepted Answer

60

Answer

2/5 × 150 = 300/5 = 60 gallons.

Question 5

What is 15% of 320?

Accepted Answer

48

Answer

0.15 × 320 = 48.

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