Chapter SH, Problem 7.2.12EP

To determine

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

Answer to Problem 7.2.12EP

  $5\frac{3}{50}$ in percent is $506\%$

Explanation of Solution

Given information: Fraction is $5\frac{3}{50}$

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

  $5\frac{3}{50}$

On diving,

  $\begin{array}{l}5\frac{3}{50}=\frac{253}{50}\\ 5\frac{3}{50}=5.06\end{array}$

On multiplying the decimal number by $100$

$\begin{array}{l}5\frac{3}{50}=5.06\times 100\\ 5\frac{3}{50}=506\end{array}$

On putting the $\%$ sign,

  $5\frac{3}{50}=506\%$

Conclusion:

Hence, $5\frac{3}{50}$ in percent is $506\%$