Lesson 4.2Compare and Order
Start hereWords, worked example, and sentence starters
Learning target I can write equivalent fractions, decimals, and percents for the same value.
Start hereWords for this lesson
Read each word before you begin. Say it out loud.
| Word | What it means | Example |
|---|---|---|
| PercentSpanish: Porcentaje | A way to compare a number to 100, shown with the % sign. | 25% means 25 out of 100 |
| DecimalSpanish: Decimal | A number with a dot, like 0.5, that shows a part less than one. | 0.75 means seventy-five hundredths |
| EquivalentSpanish: Equivalente | Having the same value, just written a different way. | 0.8 = 80% = 4/5 |
| BenchmarkSpanish: Referencia | A familiar number you use to guess, like 50% or 1/2. | one half = 50% |
| DiscountSpanish: Descuento | Money taken off the first price to make it cheaper. | $40 shirt at 25% off: discount = $10 |
| HundredthsSpanish: Centésimos | The second place after the decimal point; parts out of 100. | 0.62 = 62 hundredths |
How it worksWorked example
These numbers are not on your problems. The steps are. Follow them with your own numbers.
Order 0.7, 3/5, and 65% from least to greatest.
- 0.7 = 0.70 = 70%
- 3/5 = 60/100 = 60%
- Compare: 60% < 65% < 70%
Answer: 3/5, 65%, 0.7
Say it and write itSentence starters
Finish each sentence out loud with a partner. Then use them in your writing.
- I wrote every value as so I could compare them.
- is greater than because .
- In order from least to greatest, the values are .
- Two values are equal when .
Word bank compareorderleastgreatestequivalentcommon formpercentdecimalfractionhundredthsbenchmarkequal
Watch out!A common mistake
A common mistake in Relate Fractions, Decimals, and Percents is treating the numerator and denominator as the percent's digits
Lesson 4.2Compare and Order
Apply Day · Version ASupported practice
Learning target I can write equivalent fractions, decimals, and percents for the same value.
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1Complete each step, then write the final answer.
Write 1/2 as a percent.
Show your workHint 2 × 50 = 100. Multiply the numerator by 50 too.
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2Complete each step, then write the final answer.
Write 4/5 as a decimal.
Show your workHint 5 × 20 = 100. Make a fraction out of 100 first.
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3Complete each step, then write the final answer.
Write 7/20 as a percent.
Show your workHint 20 × 5 = 100. Multiply the numerator by 5 too.
Final answer:
Lesson 4.2Compare and Order
Apply Day · Version BCore practice
Learning target I can write equivalent fractions, decimals, and percents for the same value.
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1Complete each step, then write the final answer.
Ben says 0.6 is the same as 6%. Is he right? Write 0.6 as a percent.
Show your workFinal answer: -
2Complete each step, then write the final answer.
Write 3/40 as a decimal.
Show your workFinal answer: -
3Complete each step, then write the final answer.
Write 11/20 as a percent.
Show your workFinal answer:
Lesson 4.2Compare and Order
Apply Day · ChallengeExtension
Learning target I can write equivalent fractions, decimals, and percents for the same value.
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1Circle the letter of the best answer. Show how you know.
What is the fraction 7/20 written as a decimal and as a percent?
- A0.035 and 3.5%
- B0.35 and 35%
- C0.35 and 3.5%
- D0.7 and 70%
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2Complete each step, then write the final answer.
Lily says 1/4 is 0.4, because the 4 moves after the decimal point. Write 1/4 as a decimal.
Show your workFinal answer: -
3Complete each step, then write the final answer.
Write 5/16 as a percent.
Show your workFinal answer: