1) 10 gallons to 24 gallons=
2) 16 centimeters to 44.2 centimeters=
3) You estimate that a baby p*g weighs 20 pounds. The actual weight of the baby p*g is 16 pounds. Find the percent error.
The percent error is %.
4) 1/4 to 1/2=
5) 3/8 to 7/8
6) Explain why a change from 20 to 40 is a 100% increase, but a change from 40 to 20 is a 50% decrease.
Increasing 20 to 40 is the same as increasing 20 by . So, it is a 100% increase. Decreasing 40 to 20 is the same as decreasing 40 by one-half of . So, it is a 50% decrease.
