Chapter SH, Problem 7.2.10EP

To determine

To calculate: To express each decimal or fraction as percent and round to the nearest tenth if necessary

Answer to Problem 7.2.10EP

  $\frac{3}{40}$ in percent is $7.5\%$

Explanation of Solution

Given information: Fraction is $\frac{3}{40}$

Formula Used:

To convert fraction into percent, divide the numerator by denominator and then multiply the decimal by $100$ and put the $\%$ sign

Calculation:

Fraction is given as

  $\frac{3}{40}$

On diving,

  $\frac{3}{40}=0.075$

On multiplying the decimal number by $100$

$\begin{array}{l}\frac{3}{40}=0.075\times 100\\ \frac{3}{40}=7.5\end{array}$

On putting the $\%$ sign,

  $\frac{3}{40}=7.5\%$

Conclusion:

Hence, $\frac{3}{40}$ in percent is $7.5\%$