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How would you write 7/8 as a rate per 100?

User Zandra
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100 ÷
8 = 12.5


(7*12.5)/(8*12.5) = (87.5)/(100)
User Stavros
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100 / 8 = 12.5

So multiply the numerator and denominator by 12.5:

7 * 12.5 = 87.5
8 * 12.5 = 100

So we have:

87.5/100
User Surfmuggle
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