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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Write 62.5% as a fraction in the simplest form. A. 6 2/5 B. 3/5 C. 5/8 D. 1/2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

do you have any idea about answer??

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok first step \[62.5\div100\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

That gives 0.655

OpenStudy (anonymous):

2nd step:Now multiply both top and bottom by 10 .

OpenStudy (anonymous):

No , you have to simplfy it in fraction , what you worte its in decimals ... So do you know why we multiply with 10 ???

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@bluebirdyy if you donn't then its ok ^^

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I don't get it

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Multiply both top and bottom 62.5 /100 with 10

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Ohh ok that equals to 625/1000

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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