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The discussion revolves around expressing 0.3% as a ratio, which falls under the subject area of basic mathematics, specifically percentages and ratios. Participants are engaging in a review of mathematical concepts in the context of preparing for a nursing program acceptance test.

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  • Participants explore the meaning of percentages and ratios, with one suggesting the conversion of 0.3% into a fraction. Questions about the definitions of terms like "percent" and "ratio" are raised, indicating a need for clarification.

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The discussion is active, with participants providing insights and asking questions to guide understanding. Some participants offer suggestions on how to approach the problem, while others engage in light-hearted commentary about grammar, indicating a friendly atmosphere.

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There is a mention of the need for clarity in understanding mathematical terms, and the original poster is encouraged to share their thought process to facilitate assistance. The conversation also touches on the importance of grammar in the context of the acceptance test.

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I was excepted into the nursing program at my college and need to review some math for a test. I don't know how too do this type of problem.

express 0.3% as a ratio.
 
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Amber Manges said:
I was excepted into the nursing program at my college and need to review some math for a test. I don't know how too do this type of problem.

express 0.3% as a ratio.
First question - do you know what % means? Answer - (per hundred)
Second question - do you know what 0.3/100 means? Answer - (3/1000)
Final question - do you know what ratio means and what it is for the answers?
 
Um, also, if you're taking an acceptance test, you might want to review some grammar too. Your words-to-errors ratio is 29:2 (or 6.9%). :rolleyes:
 
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Amber Manges said:
I was excepted into the nursing program at my college and need to review some math for a test. I don't know how too do this type of problem.

express 0.3% as a ratio.

Hi Amber Manges! Welcome to PF! :smile:

Yes, this definitely is a math help website!

Do post your other problems here, but show us what you think the answer is, or say which word you don't understand (was it "ratio" in this case?), so we can see where you're having trouble, and know how to help you. :smile:

And start a blog, if you like … most members write boring physics in their blogs, so nursing maths (mathematical nursing? :confused:) would be a refreshing change! :wink:
 
Replace the "%" with the fraction "1/100", and carry out the multiplication:

0.3% =

[tex] 0.3 \ \text{x} \ \frac{1}{100} = \frac{0.3}{100}[/tex]

If they want a fraction with integers (no decimals like 0.3) then you'll need to work with the expression a little more, but hopefully that is enough to get you started.
 
DaveC426913 said:
Um, also, if you're taking an acceptance test, you might want to review some grammar too. Your words-to-errors ratio is 29:2 (or 6.9%). :rolleyes:

I got 34:2 = 5.9%, but the 2nd error was just capitalization, not grammar. Did I miss one?


(Note to Amber -- we don't usually give folks too bad a time about grammar. Dave and I are kidding around...)
 
berkeman said:
I got 34:2 = 5.9%, but the 2nd error was just capitalization, not grammar. Did I miss one?
I only counted the OP's message, not the problem statement.

berkeman said:
(Note to Amber -- we don't usually give folks too bad a time about grammar. Dave and I are kidding around...)

Yes, Amber, Dave gets the 'worlds leastest warmest welcomer' hat :shy:, which he will wear with shame until such time as you pass your exam.
 
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