What is 1 over 5 expressed as a percent

Bertie Wheen asked Jul 14, 2023

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Answer:

20%

Explanation:

To find a fraction expressed as a percent, we have to multiply the fraction by 100%. So

1 over 5:

$(1)/(5)\ast100=(1\ast100)/(5)=(100)/(5)=20$

1/5 expressed as a percent is 20%

Oneday answered Jul 20, 2023

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