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AC9M6N07 — Year 6 Number

Official Curriculum Content Description:

solve problems that require finding a familiar fraction, decimal or percentage of a quantity, including percentage discounts, choosing efficient calculation strategies and using digital tools where appropriate

Worked Examples (1)

Example 1Fractions & Percentages of Quantities
Calculate 50%50\% of 192 kg192\text{ kg} in kg\text{kg}.
Common mistake: Dividing by denominator without multiplying by numerator or calculating remaining amount.
Correct Answer:96 kg96\text{ kg}
Accepted: A unit is optional (kg accepted).
Worked Solution:
1. Convert 50%50\% to a fraction or decimal: 50100=0.5\frac{50}{100} = 0.5. 2. Multiply by the total quantity: 0.5×192=960.5 \times 192 = 96. 3. The answer is 96 kg96\text{ kg}.

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