1. Percents and Fractions

2. Vocabulary A percent is a ratio that compares a number to 100. It means “per 100.” 49 out of 100 is 49%.

3. Writing Percents as Fractions Place the percent in a fraction with a denominator of 100. Simplify the fraction. 26% 26 100 13 50 75% 75 100 3 4

4. Writing Fractions as Percents Write a proportion with a denominator of 100 if possible (easiest way). Then write as a percent. OR Divide the numerator by the denominator to get a decimal. Then change the decimal to a percent by moving the decimal point to the right (multiply by 100). 6 25 ? 24% 100