ACTIVITY 1H: FRACTIONS OF A DOLLAR
Description
Students determine the decimal value of fractional portions of a dollar.
Math Objectives
The student will be able to:
• Convert fractions to decimals
• Round a decimal to the nearest hundredth
Stock Market Concept
Net Change
FRACTIONS OF A DOLLAR
How much is each fraction of a dollar worth? Convert each fraction to a decimal to find out. Round
answers to the nearest hundredth.
1. 1/2 =
2. 1/8 =
3. 3/8 =
4. 1/4 =
5. 2/3 =
6. 1/5 =
7. 1/6 =
8. 2/5 =
9. 1/7 =
10. 5/6 =
11. 1/32 =
12. 3/4 =
13. 1/9 =
14. 1/10 =
15. 1/16 =
16. 1/64 =
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