×100: Problem Solving & Reasoning
Mathematics
GCSE Higher
16 questions
~32 mins
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A worksheet focusing on multiplying decimals by 100 to convert to percentages, with varied questions including problem solving and real-world contexts.
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×100: Problem Solving & Reasoning
Subject: MathematicsGrade: GCSE Higher
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Grade GCSE Higher
A
Introduction
Read carefully. Remember, multiplying a decimal by 100 shifts the decimal point two places to the right, converting it to a percentage.
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Fluency & Practice
Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Calculate 0.75 × 100.
[2 marks]2.
Convert 0.082 to a percentage by multiplying by 100.
[2 marks]3.
What is 0.005 × 100?
[2 marks]4.
Multiply 1.23 by 100.
[2 marks]C
Targeted Practice
Answer the following questions carefully, showing your working where applicable.
1.
A decimal 0.456 is converted to a percentage. What is the result after multiplying by 100?
[2 marks]2.
If a price is £0.89, what is this as a percentage of £1 after multiplying by 100?
[2 marks]3.
A student scores 0.92 in a test. Express this score as a percentage.
[2 marks]4.
Calculate 0.0034 × 100.
[2 marks]D
Real-world Applications
Apply what you know to solve these real-world problems.
1.
A car traveled 0.065 km in 1 minute. Express this distance as a percentage of 1 km.
[3 marks]2.
A shop reduces the price of an item from £0.50 to £0.005 after a discount. What percentage of the original price is the new price?
[3 marks]E
Challenge & Extension
Attempt these more complex problems to extend your understanding.
1.
A decimal 0.0789 is multiplied by 100. Write the answer as a percentage, rounded to one decimal place if necessary.
[3 marks]2.
Construct a triangle on the grid with side lengths corresponding to 0.125, 0.25, and 0.375. Label each side as a percentage after multiplying by 100.
[3 marks]F
Mixed Review
Answer a variety of questions to review your skills.
1.
Express 0.009 as a percentage.
[2 marks]2.
A discount of 0.12 on a product means the new price is what percentage of the original?
[3 marks]3.
Multiply 0.56 by 100 and write the result as a percentage.
[2 marks]G
Error Analysis
Identify and correct the common mistake in the following problem.
1.
A student calculates 0.34 × 100 = 34.0 but writes the answer as 340. Explain the mistake and correct it.
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- 1/1/2026
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- 1/1/2026
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