convert 18.5%into decimal fractions
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Answer : 18.5 %
Step-by-step explanation:
Convert the percentage to a fraction by placing the expression over
100
. Percentage means 'out of
100
'.
18.5
100
Convert the decimal number to a fraction by shifting the decimal point in both the numerator and denominator. Since there is
1
number to the right of the decimal point, move the decimal point
1
place to the right.
185
1000
Cancel the common factor of
185
and
1000
Factor
5
out of
185
.
5
(
37
)
1000
Cancel the common factors
Factor
5
out of
1000
.
5
⋅
37
5
⋅
200
Cancel the common factor.
5
⋅
37
5
⋅
200
Rewrite the expression.
37 by
200
Convert the fraction to a decimal by dividing the numerator by the denominator.
0.185
that is 0.185 = 18.5%
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