Pre-Algebra 1 Study Guide

Pre-Algebra 1

Chapter 6 Vocabulary List & Study Guide

Know the meaning and proper spelling. ۝ Be able to identify an example.

Highlight each vocabulary word and definition in your notebook.

 

Chapter 6 Test will be on Monday, March 16

 

6-1 Relating Fractions, Decimals, and Percents

percent

Be able to convert a value from one form to another.

Be able to compare values in different forms and order from least to greatest.

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6-3 Finding Percents

Be able to find what percent one number is of another.

(ex: What percent of 20 is 4?)

6-4 Finding a Number When the Percent is Known

Be able to find a number when the percent of the number is known.

(ex: 6 is 75% of what number?)

6-5 Applying Percent of Increase or Decrease

percent of change

discount

Be able to find the percent a quantity has increased or decreased.

Be able to identify the amount or percent of discount.

6-6 Commission, Sales Tax, and Profit

commission

sales tax

Be able to identify the amount or percent of commission.

Be able to identify the amount or percent of sales tax.

6-7 Applying Simple (& Compound) Interest

simple interest

principal

rate of interest

Be able to use the formulas I=Prt to find the interest.