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Topic: Fractions (Foundation - Unit 2)

Specification References: N2.5 N2.5 Understand that ‘percentage’ means ‘number of parts per 100’ and use this to compare proportions.

Candidates should be able to:

• interpret percentage as the operator ‘so many hundredths of’
• use percentages in real-life situations

Notes

This is part of the core number work required across all units.
The core number work will be assessed so that it is linked to other specification references within this unit.

Examples

1. A cricket umpire's examination is marked out of 60.
   The pass mark is 80%.
   Work out the pass mark. 

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