Percentages Greater Than 100
Explore percentages exceeding 100%, their conversion to decimals and fractions, and real-world applications in growth and increase scenarios.
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Percentages Greater Than 100
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1. What is 150% of 80?
40
80
120
160
2. A stock increased by 200% from its original value of $50. What is its new value?
$100
$150
$200
$250
3. To convert a percentage greater than 100% to a decimal, you the percentage by 100.
4. If a quantity doubles, it has increased by %.
5. Explain what 250% means in terms of a quantity. Provide an example.
6. 300% of a number is always three times that number.
True
False
7. A 120% increase means the new value is 20% more than the original value.
True
False
8. A company's revenue last year was $250,000. This year, their revenue increased by 180%. Calculate this year's revenue.
9. A recipe calls for 1.5 cups of flour. If you want to make 250% of the recipe, how much flour do you need?
10. Represent 175% on the number line below. Mark the position clearly.