Problem 20
Express each ratio as a fraction in simplest form. 18 miles to 18 yards
Problem 20
Express each percent as a fraction or mixed number in simplest form and as a decimal. $$16 \frac{2}{3} \%$$
Problem 21
Use the two rectangles. The ratio comparing their sides is 1: 2. Write the ratio that compares their areas. How does the ratio relate to the scale factor of the small rectangle to the large rectangle?
Problem 21
Find the percent of change from 32 feet to 79 feet. Round to the nearest tenth, if necessary. Then state whether the percent of change is a percent of increase or a percent of decrease. (Lesson \(6-9\) )
Problem 21
Express each percent as a fraction or mixed number in simplest form and as a decimal. $$87.5 \%$$
Problem 22
Express each percent as a fraction or mixed number in simplest form and as a decimal. $$150 \%$$
Problem 22
Solve each problem using the percent equation. Round to the nearest tenth. 7 is what percent of \(32 ?\)
Problem 24
CHALLENGE Explain why a \(10 \%\) increase followed by a \(10 \%\) decrease is less than the original amount if the original amount was positive.
Problem 24
Express each ratio as a fraction in simplest form. 68 meters in 15 seconds
Problem 24
Carbon constitutes \(18.5 \%\) of the human body by weight. Determine the amount of carbon contained in a person who weighs 145 pounds. Round to the nearest tenth.