×100: Error Analysis & Misconceptions

Mathematics
Grade 7
13 questions
~26 mins
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A worksheet focused on understanding and correctly applying ×100 when converting decimals to percentages, including error analysis and misconceptions for Grade 7 students.

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×100: Error Analysis & Misconceptions

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Grade Grade 7
A

Fluency & Practice

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Calculate 0.75 × 100.
[2 marks]
2.
Calculate 0.034 × 100.
[2 marks]
3.
Calculate 1.2 × 100.
[2 marks]
4.
Calculate 0.005 × 100.
[2 marks]
B

Problem Solving & Reasoning

Answer all questions with detailed working.
1.
A decimal number 0.23 is multiplied by 100 to convert it into a percentage. Explain why multiplying by 100 gives the correct percentage value.
[4 marks]
2.
A student mistakenly multiplies 0.6 by 10 instead of 100. What is the incorrect percentage they obtain, and why is it wrong?
[3 marks]
C

Error Analysis & Misconceptions

Identify and correct the mistake in each example.
1.
A student calculates 0.45 × 100 = 4.5. Is this correct? If not, what mistake did they make?
[1 mark]
AYes, it is correct.
BNo; they divided instead of multiplying.
CNo; they forgot to move the decimal two places.
2.
A student states, 'Multiplying 0.007 by 100 gives 0.7.' Is this correct? Explain.
[3 marks]
D

Mixed Review

Answer the following questions to review your understanding of ×100.
1.
Express 0.125 as a percentage by multiplying it by 100.
[2 marks]
2.
A decimal 0.9 is converted to a percentage. Write the calculation and the answer.
[3 marks]
3.
Convert 0.005 to a percentage without multiplying. Explain your method.
[3 marks]
E

Challenge & Extension

Attempt these challenging questions for further practice.
1.
A number is 0.00345. Multiply it by 100 to find its percentage. What is the result? Explain the steps.
[3 marks]
2.
An error is made when converting 0.8 to a percentage by multiplying by 10 instead of 100. What incorrect value is obtained, and what is the correct percentage?
[4 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
Updated
1/1/2026
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