Question

Given the number, two-fifths, generate its equivalent forms as a fraction, a decimal, and a percent. In addition, give a real world example in which each form might be used.
@One098

Answer 1

Hey one sorry to bother you so early in the morning! :P At least where I live. :)

Answer 2

\[\frac{ 2 }{ 5 }\] Now divide 2 by 5 and you'll get a decimal, which is the percent. Now think of an example in with that fraction and percent might be used.

Answer 3

Oh and its okay. It's never a bother. It's 8 am now.

Answer 4

Okay so 0.4 is the answer

Answer 5

So can you explain how I would write it into a sentence?

Answer 6

Yes and I meant *which at the last sentence and sure.

Answer 7

Okay

Answer 8

So I need the percent of 0.4?

Answer 9

Yes.

Answer 10

Its 40%

Answer 11

If I did that right :P

Answer 12

Yes.

Answer 13

When you said "Now think of an example in with that fraction and percent might be used." How would I do that?

Answer 14

Okay. Think of a situation or a real life problem that you might see 40% being used. Maybe the number of people doing something out of 100%?

Answer 15

Let me try it out

Answer 16

Okay!

Answer 17

So I was thinking something like this:

40% Of the workers at Wal-Mart were off on Christmas and the other 60% were working.

Answer 18

Lol its horrible :I just can't stop thinking about christmas so i had to make it related to that :P

Answer 19

Oh! That's perfect! I couldn't have thought of a better one.

Answer 20

Really?! :D

Answer 21

Really! :)

Answer 22

So is that what I put? :P

Answer 23

Yes! Exactly how you wrote it.

Answer 24

Thank you sooooo super much!!! <3

Answer 25

You're most welcome anytime! <3