Classify Numbers Above and Below 110%: Comparing Fractions and Decimals

Percentage Comparisons with Mixed Number Forms

Organise the values below into two groups of values greater than 110% and values less than 110%:

1.7,105100,1314,0.7,120100 1.7,\frac{105}{100},\frac{13}{14},0.7,\frac{120}{100}

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00:00 Sorted into 2 groups
00:03 First, we'll convert from percentages to fractions and decimal numbers, so we can compare
00:12 Now we'll sort each option as greater than or less than the given value
01:23 And this is the solution to the question

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Understand the problem

Organise the values below into two groups of values greater than 110% and values less than 110%:

1.7,105100,1314,0.7,120100 1.7,\frac{105}{100},\frac{13}{14},0.7,\frac{120}{100}

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Step-by-step solution

To solve this problem, follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Recognize that 110%110\% is equivalent to 1.11.1 when converted to decimal form.
  • Step 2: Convert each given fraction to a decimal number for easy comparison, if necessary.
  • Step 3: Compare each value with 1.11.1 to sort.

Now, let's work through each step:

Step 1: Convert 110%110\% to a decimal: 110%=110100=1.1110\% = \frac{110}{100} = 1.1.

Step 2: Express each number in decimal form:

  • The number 1.71.7 is already a decimal.
  • 105100\frac{105}{100} becomes 1.051.05.
  • 1314\frac{13}{14} calculates to approximately 0.92860.9286.
  • The number 0.70.7 is already a decimal.
  • 120100\frac{120}{100} becomes 1.21.2.

Step 3: Compare each value against 1.11.1:

  • 1.7>1.11.7 > 1.1 (greater than 110%)
  • 1051001.05<1.1\frac{105}{100} \approx 1.05 < 1.1 (less than 110%)
  • 13140.9286<1.1\frac{13}{14} \approx 0.9286 < 1.1 (less than 110%)
  • 0.7<1.10.7 < 1.1 (less than 110%)
  • 120100=1.2>1.1\frac{120}{100} = 1.2 > 1.1 (greater than 110%)

Therefore, the organized groups are:

120100,1.7\frac{120}{100}, 1.7 are greater than 110%.

0.7,1314,1051000.7, \frac{13}{14}, \frac{105}{100} are less than 110%.

The problem's answer corresponds to choice 4:

120100,1.7>110%\frac{120}{100},1.7>110\%

0.7,1314,105100<110%0.7,\frac{13}{14},\frac{105}{100}<110\%

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Final Answer

120100,1.7>110% \frac{120}{100},1.7>110\%

0.7,1314,105100<110% 0.7,\frac{13}{14},\frac{105}{100}<110\%

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • Conversion: Transform all values to decimal form for easy comparison
  • Technique: Convert 110% to 1.1, then check if 1.7 > 1.1
  • Check: Verify each group: 1.2 and 1.7 both exceed 1.1 ✓

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Comparing percentages directly to fractions without converting
    Don't compare 110% directly to 13/14 without converting = impossible comparison! You're mixing different number formats that can't be directly compared. Always convert everything to the same format (decimals work best) before comparing.

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Approximately what is \( \frac{11}{50} \) written as a percentage?

FAQ

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Why convert 110% to 1.1 instead of converting everything to percentages?

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Converting to decimal form is usually easier! While you could convert everything to percentages, decimals are simpler to compare since you already know how to order decimal numbers.

How do I convert fractions like 13/14 to decimals quickly?

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Use long division: divide 13 ÷ 14. You can also use a calculator if allowed. For 13/14, you get approximately 0.9286, which is clearly less than 1.1.

What if I get confused about which group a number belongs to?

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Make a simple comparison: Is this number bigger or smaller than 1.1? If bigger, it goes in the 'greater than 110%' group. If smaller, it goes in the 'less than 110%' group.

Can I leave fractions like 120/100 as fractions?

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You can, but it's easier to simplify! 120100=1.2 \frac{120}{100} = 1.2 is much clearer to compare with 1.1 than the original fraction form.

How do I remember that 110% equals 1.1?

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Think of it this way: 100% = 1.0, so 110% = 1.0 + 0.1 = 1.1. Any percentage can be converted by dividing by 100!

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