O/L Mathematics · Theory Notes

Percentages

Learn the key concepts of Percentages for O/L Mathematics, explained simply · Aligned with the NIE syllabus

Where this fits in the syllabus

Grade 10 · Term 2 · Grade 11 · Term 1

What you'll learn

Learn the key concepts of Percentages for O/L Mathematics, explained simply

About O/L Mathematics: O/L Mathematics covers number systems, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and statistics across Grade 10 and 11.

Every time you see "20% off" on a shirt in a Pettah shop, a bank offer "8% interest per annum", or a bill that adds "15% VAT", you are looking at percentages. They are the language money speaks. A percentage lets you compare a mark out of 80 with a mark out of 120 on the same scale, work out whether a discount is really a bargain, and check that a shopkeeper has added the tax correctly. Master this one lesson and you gain a life skill you will use every single week — not just in your O/L paper.

Source: Idasara knowledge pack — english/OL_10/mathematics v17, short_notes: Lesson 13 - Percentages

Study these first

Builds toward

Related Topics

In the Syllabus

Start learning Percentages today

Free AI study coach, daily plans and practice questions. No payment required.

Create Free Account Free Quiz