Converting Fractions and Percents

In a neighborhood during hurricane Harvey, 48% of the homes had water damage.  What fraction of the homes in the neighborhood had water damage?

(a)  

At a music award show, 35% of the performers were rap artists. What fraction of the performers were rap artists?

(a)  

The average brain is about 2% of a person’s total body weight. Which fraction is equivalent to 2%?

(a)  

Paul made 11/20 of the shots he took at hockey practice yesterday. What percent of his shots did he make?

(a)  

Mitch made 1/40 of his shots during the championship game. What percent of his shots did Mitch make?

(a)  

Franklin’s Vending Service received a shipment of soda for its machines. The manager determined that 0.5% of the cans were damaged. What fraction of the cans were damaged?

(a)  

Tanya and Roberta are both saving to buy a CD player. Tanya has saved 45% of the money she will need to buy the player. Roberta has saved more than Tanya. Which fraction might represent that portion that Roberta has saved?

Mrs. Nelson drive an ice-cream truck.  On Friday 2/5 of the ice-cream bars she sold were chocolate. What percent of the ice-cream bars Mrs. Nelson sold on Friday were NOT chocolate?

Clarissa baked 56% of her cookie dough. What fraction of the cookie dough did she bake?

(a)