Percentages Greater Than 100
Explore percentages greater than 100, converting them to decimals and fractions, and solving real-world problems.
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Percentages Greater Than 100
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1. A percentage greater than 100 represents a value that is than the original whole.
2. To convert a percentage greater than 100 to a decimal, you move the decimal point places to the left.
3. The fraction equivalent of 250% is .
4. Which of the following is equivalent to 175%?
0.175
1.75
17.5
175
5. If a store increases its prices by 120%, what is the new price as a percentage of the original price?
20%
120%
220%
100%
6. Convert 345% to a decimal.
7. Write 1.8 as a percentage.
8. Express 5/2 as a percentage.
9. 150% of a number is always greater than the number itself.
True
False
10. 0.95 is equivalent to 950%.
True
False
11. A company's sales increased by 180% this year. If last year's sales were $50,000, what are this year's sales?
12. A recipe calls for 1.5 cups of flour. If you want to make 200% of the recipe, how much flour do you need?
13. On the number line below, mark the position of 150% and 225%.