Percents and ratios / Lucille Caron, Philip M. St. Jacques.

Author/creator Caron, Lucille
Other author St. Jacques, Philip M.
Format Book
EditionLibrary ed.
Publication InfoBerkeley Heights, NJ : Enslow, ©2000.
Description64 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesMath success
Math success. ^A965963
Contents Ratios: Meaning of ratios -- Reducing ratios -- Ratios and percents -- Equivalent ratios -- Rates -- Units of measure -- Ratios and fractions -- Ratios and decimals -- Unit pricing -- Ratio and proportion -- Finding a number when a ratio is known -- Scale drawings -- Golden rectangle -- Probability -- Percents: Meaning of percents -- Percents and ratios -- Decimal equivalents -- Fraction equivalents -- Mixed numerals -- Finding the percent of a number -- Applying percent: Part and whole -- Finding the total number -- Percent increase and decrease -- Discount and sale price -- Percents larger than 100% -- Commission and income -- Simple interest -- Compound interest -- Further reading -- Index.
Abstract Explains the meanings of percents and ratios, discusses calculation techniques, and includes many examples.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 62) and index.
LCCN 00008160
ISBN0766014355
ISBN9780766014350

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