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Percentage

ICSE · Class 5 · Mathematics

Quick revision notes for Percentage — ICSE Class 5 Mathematics. Key concepts, formulas, and definitions for last-minute revision.

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Understanding Percentages

  • The word 'percent' means 'per hundred'.
  • The symbol for percent is %.
  • A percentage is a fraction with denominator 100.
2

Converting Between Forms

  • To convert a fraction to percentage: Multiply by 100 and add % symbol.
  • To convert a decimal to percentage: Shift decimal point two places to the right and add %.
  • To convert a percentage to fraction: Remove % and write over 100, then simplify.
3

Finding Percentage of a Quantity

  • To find percentage of a quantity, convert % to fraction and multiply by the total.
  • Always ensure units are same before calculating.
  • Mixed fractions like \(12\frac{1}{2}\%\) should be converted to improper fractions first.
4

Expressing One Quantity as Percentage of Another

  • Divide the given quantity by the total quantity and multiply by 100.
  • Ensure both quantities are in the same unit.
  • This method is used to compare parts of a whole.

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Key Concepts

A percentage is a fractionTo convert a fraction toTo convert a decimal toTo find a percentage ofDivide the first quantity by

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