3 Read the text again and answer the questions.
1 Where does the word "per cent come from?
2 Who first used the numbers 0-9?
3 Why do we use percentages?
4 What percentage is the whole' equal to?
5 What is the whole in the example with cakes?
6 What do we multiply the fraction by to get the
final percentage?
A: Excuse me, could you tell me where the nearest bus stop is?
B: Certainly, walk straight and turn right at the corner. You can't miss it.
A: Is it far from here?
B: Not at all. It's quite near.
A: Thank you very much.
B: You are welcome.
B.
A: Excuse me, can you help me, please?
B: Certainly. What's the matter?
A: Is there any shopping mall near here?
B: Yes, there is. Walk about one hundred metres straight ahead and then turn left at the traffic lights. You can`t take no notice of it.
A: Thanks a lot.
B: Not at all.