Maths Quiz - Level 3-4 Numbers - Fractions, Percentages and Decimals (Answers)
Alright, let's dive into the maths world! Fractions, percentages, and decimals might seem different, but they're all buddies representing numbers less than 1 in KS3 Maths. It's like knowing the secret code to switch between them, and it's super useful in everyday life.
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Here's the deal: any number can be a fraction, percentage, or decimal. Take three quarters, for example. As a fraction, it's 3⁄4. Percentages turn fractions into 100ths, so three quarters is 75%. Decimals use tenths and hundredths - 75 hundredths is 0.75. Easy peasy, right? Once you've got the hang of it, you'll be a pro!
For more on how fractions work, check out the Fractions - Numerical Quantities article. It's like a maths adventure guide to help you master the art of numbers!
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You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Fractions
Three-quarters of 1 is 0.75
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Three-quarters of 100 is 75
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0.25 is one-quarter of 1
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100 divided by 20 is 5 so 20% is the same as 1/5
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The 5 is a whole number - only the numbers after the decimal need to be made into a fraction
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To convert percentages to decimals simply move the digits two places to the right
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To convert percentages to decimals simply move the digits two places to the right
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Three-fifths of 100 is 60
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In decimals 1/5 is 0.2 so multiply 0.2 by 3 for the answer
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9 and 10 have only one common factor - 1, so 9/10 is the simplest way to write this fraction
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