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Example 1: Writing Decimals as Percents Write the decimal as a percent. Method 1: Use place value. 0.7

Example 2: Writing Decimals as Percents Write the decimal as a percent. Method 2: Multiply by

Example 3 Write the decimal as a percent

Example 4 Write the decimal as a percent

Example 5 Write the decimal as a percent

When the denominator is a factor of 100, it is often easier to use method 1. When the denominator is not a factor of 100, it is usually easier to use method 2. Helpful Hint

Example 6: Writing Fractions as Percents 9 25 __ Write the fraction as a percent. Method 1: Write an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 100.

Example 7: Writing Fractions as Percents 3 20 __ Method 2: Use division to write the fraction as a decimal.

Example 8 Write the fraction as a percent __

Example 9 Write the fraction as a percent __

Example 10: Real-World Application One year, of people with home offices were self-employed. What percent of people with home offices were self employed? 7 25 __

Example 11 During the soccer season, of Evan’s teammates scored a goal. What percent of Evan’s teammates scored a goal? 9 20 __

Example 12 Jo spends of her time at the gym doing stretches to warm up. What percent of Jo’s time at the gym does she spend stretching? 1 5 __

Example 13 George wants of the calories he eats to come from protein. What percent of George’s calories should come from protein? 2 5 __

The number line below shows common equivalent fractions, decimals, and percents. F.Y.I.