EDPT Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is 3/8 expressed as a decimal?
- 0.325
- 0.375 (Correct answer)
- 0.275
- 0.425
Correct answer: 0.375
Divide the numerator by the denominator: 3 ÷ 8 = 0.375.
Question 2: A shirt originally costs $48. It is on sale for 25% off. What is the sale price?
- $12.00
- $38.00
- $36.00 (Correct answer)
- $34.50
Correct answer: $36.00
25% of $48 = 0.25 × 48 = $12. Sale price = $48 − $12 = $36.
Question 3: What is 5/6 − 1/4?
- 4/2
- 7/12 (Correct answer)
- 1/3
- 3/10
Correct answer: 7/12
The LCD of 6 and 4 is 12. 5/6 = 10/12 and 1/4 = 3/12. 10/12 − 3/12 = 7/12.
Question 4: 18 is what percent of 72?
- 20%
- 25% (Correct answer)
- 30%
- 40%
Correct answer: 25%
Percent = (part ÷ whole) × 100 = (18 ÷ 72) × 100 = 0.25 × 100 = 25%.
Question 5: What is 0.06 × 0.3?
- 0.0018
- 0.018 (Correct answer)
- 0.18
- 1.8
Correct answer: 0.018
Multiply the digits: 6 × 3 = 18. Count decimal places: 2 + 1 = 3 places. Result: 0.018.
Question 6: A store marks up a product by 40% over its cost of $35. What is the selling price?
- $45.00
- $47.00
- $49.00 (Correct answer)
- $51.00
Correct answer: $49.00
Markup = 40% × $35 = 0.40 × 35 = $14. Selling price = $35 + $14 = $49.
EDPT Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages
What is 3/8 expressed as a decimal?