Fractions N2/L2.8

Skills, knowledge and understanding		Example
Adults should be taught to:
8 .	find percentage parts of quantities and measurements	Use interest rates to compare the cost of a loan with credit facilities.
	understand that percentages can be worked out in different ways
	know how to work out VAT
	understand that the rate of VAT is set by government and is subject to change

Sample activities

Discuss how increasing a quantity by a percentage is '100 +' %, e.g. increasing a price of £36 by 20% can be found by finding 120% of £36.
Discuss how decreasing a quantity by a percentage can be found by calculating '100 -' %, e.g. reducing a price by 20% can be achieved by finding 80% of the price.
Practise examples in context, e.g. percentage pay rises, increased or decreased mortgage payments when there is a change in interest rates, the effect of a percentage increase in the cost of fuel, etc. (household bills), adding VAT to a car service or mail order item (e.g. computer), adding 30% to prices as a profit margin in a shop. Use any methods.

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