Question

convert each part of the ratio 1 : 2 : 5 into percentage with explanation

Answer 1

let the ratio be x,2x,5x.
x+2x+5x=100%
=>8x=100
=>x=100/8
=>x=12.5%
therefore x=12.5%
2x=25%
5x=62.5%

Answer 2

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given the ratios are 1:2:5

sum of the ratios = 1+2+5

= 8

percentage:-

1. 1 = 1/8×100

= 1 × 12.5

= 12.5%

2. 2 = 2/8×100

= 1/4×100

= 1 × 25

= 25%

3. 5 = 5/8×100

= 5×12.5

= 62.5%

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