Question

DIG DEEPER! The percent of the total area of the United States that is in each of four states

is shown.
Alaska
17.5%
Alaska: 17.5% =
a. Write the percents as fractions in simplest form.
Florida: 1.7% =
Hawaii: 0.288% =
Florida
Illinois: 1.5% =
1.7%
Hawaii
0.288%
Illinois
1.5%

Answer 1

Percentages representing the area of states were converted to fractions in simplest form: Alaska (17.5%) became 7/40, Florida (1.7%) stayed at 17/1000, Hawaii (0.288%) became 9/3125, and Illinois (1.5%) became 3/200.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks to convert percentages into their simplest fractional form. To convert each percent to a fraction, divide by 100 and simplify as necessary. Here's how each state's percentage converts to a fraction:

• Alaska: 17.5% = 17.5/100 = 175/1000 = 7/40
• Florida: 1.7% = 1.7/100 = 17/1000 = 17/1000 (Already in simplest form)
• Hawaii: 0.288% = 0.288/100 = 288/100000 = 36/12500 = 9/3125
• Illinois: 1.5% = 1.5/100 = 15/1000 = 3/200

These fractions represent the proportion of the total area of the United States occupied by each state.