Question

Convert the following fractions to decimals and then to percentages.

4/17
a) 0.2353, 23.53%
b) 0.2353, 2.35%
c) 0.4118, 41.18%
d) 0.4118, 4.11%

Answer 1

To convert 4/17 to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. To convert the decimal to a percentage, multiply it by 100. The answer is (a) 0.2353, 23.53%.

Step-by-step explanation:

To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. So, to convert 4/17 to a decimal, divide 4 by 17:

4 ÷ 17 = 0.2353 (rounded to four decimal places).

To convert a decimal to a percentage, multiply the decimal by 100. Therefore, to convert 0.2353 to a percentage, multiply it by 100:

0.2353 × 100 = 23.53%.

So, the correct answer is (a) 0.2353, 23.53%.