Question

Exercise 7A 1. Write each of these percentages as a fraction and a decimal. (0) 15% (i) 84% (i) 12.5% following as percentages (iv) 120% (v) 33 whole 1/3​

Answer 1

(i) 15% = 15/100 = 3/20 = .15

(ii) 84% = 84/100 = 21/25 = .84

(iii) 12.5% = 125/1,000 = 1/8 = .125

(iv) 120% = 120/100 = 6/5 = 1 1/5 = 1.2

(v) 33 1/3% = 1/3 = .33333...