Nursing Math & Dosage Foundations · Core Topics

Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages

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In 30 seconds

This topic is taught through its practice: 12 practice questions, each with the reasoning behind the answer, and the same idea again in plain words.

Quick check

5 questions here, of 12 in this lesson’s practice set. Answers stay hidden until you check.

Question 1 of 5foundational

Which decimal is equivalent to 25%?

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Question 2 of 5foundational

Which term names the bottom number of a fraction, which tells how many equal parts the whole is divided into?

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Question 3 of 5foundational

What is 0.4 written as a percent?

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Question 4 of 5intermediate

Which change would most likely increase the value of a fraction?

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Question 5 of 5intermediate

What is the improper fraction 7/4 expressed as a decimal?

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