Chapter SH, Problem 7.1.3EP

To determine

To calculate:To write each fractionas a percentto the nearest hundredth− $\frac{92}{96}$

Answer to Problem 7.1.3EP

  $\frac{92}{96}$ as a percentto the nearest hundredth is $95.84\%$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

Fraction $=$$\frac{92}{96}$

Formula used:

Fraction as Percentage $=$ Value $\times$$100$

$\%$

Calculation:

Using the formula,Fraction as Percentage $=$ Value $\times$$100$

$\%$ ; we have:

Percent $=\frac{92}{96}\times 100$

$\%$

Simplifying further,

Percent $=$$95.8333\%$

Rounding off to nearest hundredth, we have:

Percent $=$$95.84\%$

Thus, $\frac{92}{96}$ as a percent to the nearest hundredth is $95.84\%$ .

Conclusion:

  $\frac{92}{96}$ as a percent to the nearest hundredth is $95.84\%$ .