Question

5. For numbers 5a-5d choose Yes or No to indicate whether thepercent and the fraction represent the same amount.5a. 13% and 13/1005b. 52% and 13/505c. 12.5%and 1/85d. 160% and 1 2/5

Answer 1

5. For numbers 5a-5d choose Yes or No to indicate whether the



percent and the fraction represent the same amount.



5a. 13% and 13/100

Yes, since 13/100 =0.13 = 13%

5b. 52% and 13/50

NO, 13/50= 0.26 represent 26%

5c. 12.5%and 1/8

Yes, 1/8 = 0.125 correspond to 12.5%

5d. 160% and 1 2/5

No, 1 2/5 = 7/5 =1.4 representing 140%