Percentages
What Is a Percentage?
A percentage is a part of a whole. It expresses a part of a whole number as parts out of 100. A percentage is written as a number followed by the percentage symbol % (said as "percent"):This is 20% (said as "20 percent"). It means 20 parts out of 100. A grid with 100 squares is a useful way of visualizing percentages. In the grid below, 20 out of 100 squares are colored blue. 20% of the squares are blue.
Dictionary Definition
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a percentage as "a part of a whole expressed in hundredths."The Curriculum
The lessons are grouped into mini-curriculum to help you organise your learning. A brief description is given for each mini-curriculum. Click the MORE button to learn more.Percentages
A percentage is a way of expressing a part as a proportion of a whole. In this mini-curriculum, you will learn the basics of percentages.
Percentage Changes
A percentage change is the change from one value to another value, expressed as a percentage. In this mini-curriculum, you will learn about how to find percentage changes.
Converting Percentages
Percentages are just one way of expressing a part of a whole. Fractions and decimals are other ways. In this mini-curriculum, you will learn how convert a percentage to a fraction and a decimal.