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There are 21 Year 8 pupils in a music club, out of a total of 37 pupils.

Write this proportion as a percentage.
Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place when appropriate.

User Kemp
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Answer:

.567

Explanation:

The original ratio is 21:37

Any ratio is a fraction

A fraction is a division problem

Rewrite the ratio as a fraction : 21:31---> 21/31

Divide 21 by 31 and you get .567

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