Chapter 10, Problem 1RE

In Exercises 1–6, change the number to a percent. Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a percent.

1. $\frac{3}{20}$

To determine

To change: The number $\frac{3}{20}$ to a percent.

Answer to Problem 1RE

The number $\frac{3}{20}$ is 15%.

Explanation of Solution

To determine the percent of $\frac{3}{20}$, multiply $\frac{3}{20}$ with 100.

The required percent value is obtained as follows,

$\begin{array}{c}\left(\frac{3}{20}\times 100\right)\%=\frac{300}{20}\%\\ =15\%\end{array}$

Thus, the number $\frac{3}{20}$ is 15%.