EDPT Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages

Question 1

What is 3/8 expressed as a decimal?

Accepted Answer

0.375

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

$36.00

Answer

25% of $48 = 0.25 × 48 = $12. Sale price = $48 − $12 = $36.

Question 3

What is 5/6 − 1/4?

Accepted Answer

7/12

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

25%

Answer

Percent = (part ÷ whole) × 100 = (18 ÷ 72) × 100 = 0.25 × 100 = 25%.

Question 5

What is 0.06 × 0.3?

Accepted Answer

0.018

Answer

Multiply the digits: 6 × 3 = 18. Count decimal places: 2 + 1 = 3 places. Result: 0.018.

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