Question

5 2/5 write the fraction as a percent.

Answer 1

Okay, so first- do you know how to turn a regular fraction into a percent?

Answer 2

No.

Answer 3

\[5\frac{ 2 }{ 5 }=\frac{ 5*5+2 }{ 5 }=\frac{ 25+2 }{ 5 }=\frac{ 27 }{ 5 }\]

Answer 4

You divide the numerator by the denominator, and then you multiply that by a 100.

Answer 5

Do you understand what itsmylife just did?

Answer 6

Yes. I just did that..it came to 40. but its not a choice

Answer 7

The answer is not 40... what do you get when you divide 27 by 5?

Answer 8

5.4

Answer 9

Now the fraction is in decimal form, so multiply that by a 100 and you'll have your percentage!

Answer 10

Thank you!! :D

Answer 11

You're welcome :)