Compare and Group Numbers: Sorting Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages Around 20%

Comparing Mixed Numbers with Different Forms

Organise the following into two groups of parts greater than 20% and parts less than 20%:

1850,0.24,0.19,45%,28100 \frac{18}{50},0.24,0.19,45\%,\frac{28}{100}

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00:14 Let's sort the options into two groups.
00:18 First, we'll change percentages to fractions, and decimal numbers. This helps us compare them easily.
00:47 Now, let's classify each option. Is it greater than, or less than, the given value?
01:40 And there you have it! That's the solution to our question.

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Understand the problem

Organise the following into two groups of parts greater than 20% and parts less than 20%:

1850,0.24,0.19,45%,28100 \frac{18}{50},0.24,0.19,45\%,\frac{28}{100}

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Step-by-step solution

To solve this problem, we'll proceed with the following steps:

  • Step 1: Convert each given value to a decimal form for consistent comparison.
  • Step 2: Compare each decimal to 0.20, sort values into the categories: greater than 20% and less than 20%.

Let's convert each value:
- 1850=0.36 \frac{18}{50} = 0.36
- 0.24 0.24 is already in decimal form.
- 0.19 0.19 is already in decimal form.
- 45% 45\% in decimal form is 0.45 0.45 .
- 28100=0.28 \frac{28}{100} = 0.28 .

Now we compare each with 0.20:

  • 1850=0.36 \frac{18}{50} = 0.36 is greater than 0.20 0.20 .
  • 0.24 0.24 is greater than 0.20 0.20 .
  • 0.19 0.19 is less than 0.20 0.20 .
  • 45% 45\% or 0.45 0.45 is greater than 0.20 0.20 .
  • 28100=0.28 \frac{28}{100} = 0.28 is greater than 0.20 0.20 .

Based on these comparisons, we organize them into two groups:

Greater than 20%: 1850,0.24,45%,28100 \frac{18}{50}, 0.24, 45\%, \frac{28}{100}

Less than 20%: 0.19 0.19

Therefore, the values sorted into their respective categories are:

1850,0.24,45%,28100>20% \frac{18}{50},0.24,45\%,\frac{28}{100}>20\%

0.19<20% 0.19<20\%

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Final Answer

1850,0.24,45%,28100>20% \frac{18}{50},0.24,45\%,\frac{28}{100}>20\%

0.19<20% 0.19<20\%

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • Conversion: Convert all values to the same form for easy comparison
  • Technique: Convert 1850 \frac{18}{50} to 0.36 by dividing 18 ÷ 50
  • Check: Verify 0.36 > 0.20 and 0.19 < 0.20 for correct grouping ✓

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Comparing fractions, decimals, and percentages without converting
    Don't compare 1850 \frac{18}{50} directly to 0.20 = wrong groupings! Different forms make comparison impossible and lead to incorrect sorting. Always convert everything to the same form first (decimals work best).

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Approximately what is \( \frac{6}{25} \) as a percentage?

FAQ

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Why should I convert everything to decimals instead of fractions?

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Decimals are easiest to compare because you can line up the decimal places! Converting to fractions would require finding common denominators, which is much more work.

How do I convert a percentage to a decimal quickly?

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Move the decimal point two places left! So 45% becomes 0.45. Think of the % symbol as meaning 'out of 100'.

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

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Always compare to 0.20 (which is 20%). If your decimal is bigger than 0.20, it goes in the 'greater than 20%' group. If smaller, it goes in the 'less than 20%' group.

Can I convert everything to percentages instead?

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Yes, you can! Just remember: multiply decimals by 100, and for fractions like 1850 \frac{18}{50} , divide first (18 ÷ 50 = 0.36), then multiply by 100 to get 36%.

How do I check if my fraction conversion is correct?

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Use a calculator or do the division carefully. For 1850 \frac{18}{50} : 18 ÷ 50 = 0.36. You can also simplify first: 1850=925 \frac{18}{50} = \frac{9}{25} , then 9 ÷ 25 = 0.36.

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