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Write the mixed number as a percent.

4 7/500= a%
a) 0.87%
b) 0.94%
c) 0.98%
d) 1.09%

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Final answer:

To convert the mixed number 4 7/500 to a percent, it is first turned into a decimal (4.014) and then multiplied by 100 to get 401.4%.

Step-by-step explanation:

To write the mixed number 4 7/500 as a percent, we first convert it to an improper fraction and then to a decimal. We multiply the whole number 4 by the denominator 500 and add the numerator 7, giving us 2007/500. To convert to a decimal, we divide 2007 by 500, which is 4.014. Finally, to convert the decimal to a percent, we multiply by 100 to get the answer as a percentage. So 4.014 as a percent is 401.4%.

To convert a mixed number to a percent, first convert it to an improper fraction. In this case, 4 7/500 can be converted to the improper fraction 2007/500. Then, divide the numerator by the denominator and multiply by 100 to get the percent. So, 2007/500 equals 4.014, which is equivalent to 401.4%. Therefore, the correct answer is 401.4%.

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