N2.6 Interpret fractions, decimals and percentages as operators.
Candidates should be able to:
use percentages to interpret or compare statistical diagrams or data sets
interpret a percentage as a multiplier when solving problems
convert between fractions, decimals and percentages to find the most appropriate method of calculation in a question; for example, finding a 62% increase of £80
interpret percentage problems using a multiplier
Notes
This is part of the core number work required across all units.
Examples
Circle the calculations that would find 45% of 400.