Chapter 7.2, Problem 5CYU

To determine

Solve as a percent; $\frac{15}{500}$

Answer to Problem 5CYU

  $\frac{15}{500}=3\%$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

  $\frac{15}{500}$

Calculations:

Here, we have to simplify the given division and solve as a percent.

Dividend is the number which is divided. Divisor is a number that divides the dividend and outcome of division is quotient.

Here, 15 is dividend, 500 is divisor.

After simplification we get

  $\begin{array}{l}\frac{15}{500}=x\\ x=0.03\end{array}$

Expressing as a percent,

  $x=0.03=0.03\times 100=3\%$

Checking solution,

  $\begin{array}{l}\frac{15}{500}=x\\ \frac{15}{500}=0.03\\ 15=500\times 0.03=15.00\end{array}$

Conclusion:

Therefore, we are able to calculate simple division of given numbers..