Question

What is 7 1/5% of 465, rounded to the nearest tenth?

a.) 32.5
b.) 35
c.) 33.5
d.) 34

Answer 1

I know the answer is 33.5 but I need help setting up the equation.

Answer 2

7 1/5%=0.072
0.072x 465= 33.5(nearest tenth)

Answer 3

So it would be 34? @amstro

Answer 4

nope 33.5

Answer 5

For 7 1/5 what do I do exactly to get 0.072? (For the 1/5 part) @amstro

Answer 6

1/5%=(1/5)/100

Answer 7

@Zoobidoo

Answer 8

ok i see. Thank you!