Question

Tyrone is converting StartFraction 45 Over 50 EndFraction to a percent. Which method should he use to find the percent?

Answer 1

Multiply the numerator and the denominator of the fraction by 2.

Explanation:

Here are the options :

Divide the numerator and denominator of the fraction by 2.

Subtract 40 from the numerator and denominator of the fraction.

Multiply the numerator and the denominator of the fraction by 2.

Add 50 to the numerator and denominator of the fraction.

(45 x 2) / (50 x 2) = 90/100

Multiply 90/100 by 100 = 90%

the same answer would be gotten if 45/50 is multiplied by 100

45/50 x 100 = 90%