GeneralClass 8CBSE
Q
How to solve 2/3 of 100?
A
To solve 2/3 of 100, multiply 100 by 2/3, which equals approximately 66.67 (or 66⅔ exactly).
Detailed Explanation:
Solution Methods:
Method 1 - Multiply First:
- 2/3 × 100 = (2 × 100) ÷ 3
- = 200 ÷ 3
- = 66.666... or 66⅔
Method 2 - Divide First:
- Find 1/3 of 100: 100 ÷ 3 = 33.333...
- Multiply by 2: 33.333... × 2 = 66.666...
Method 3 - Convert to Decimal:
- 2/3 = 0.6667 (approximately)
- 0.6667 × 100 = 66.67
Exact vs. Approximate:
- Exact answer: 66⅔ (sixty-six and two-thirds)
- Decimal approximation: 66.67 (rounded)
- Repeating decimal: 66.666... (6 repeats forever)
Verification:
- If 2/3 of 100 = 66⅔
- Then 1/3 of 100 = 33⅓
- And 3/3 of 100 = 100 ✓
Real-World Example:
- "2/3 of 100 students" = about 67 students
- "2/3 of $100" = $66.67
- "2/3 of 100 points" = 66.67 points
Important Notes:
- 2/3 × 100 = 66⅔ (exactly)
- Approximately 66.67 in decimal
- Calculate: (2 × 100) ÷ 3