National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Ntcm: Math Challenge: Perplexing Percentages
Test your bargin shopping skills by figuring out which discount offers the greatest savings. A one page activity from the NCTM Math Challenges for Families series that focuses on understanding and calculating percentages. Connections...
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Percents
Converting percents to and from decimals and fractions is demonstrated in detailed examples. Once the concept is understood, you can use it to solve equations that contain percents.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Calculating Sales Tax
Dr. Math is asked about calculating sales tax. A quick and easy to follow explanation of how it works using fractions, decimals, ratio, and percent.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Converting a Percent to a Decimal
This personal page explains how to change a percent to a decimal, then offers practice and games to polish this skill.