Question

Determine 5% of 300 expressing the percent as a fraction. -Express 5% as 5 100 = 1 20 . -Determine 1 20 of 300.

Answer 1

300/4 ÷ 4/4 [Divide the numerator and denominator by 4] = 75%. Answer: 75% (ii) Express 12/5 as a percent. Solution: 12/5 × 100 = (12 × 100)/5 = 1200/5