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When converting 5 1/4% to decimal, Mark wrote 5.25. Explain why his answer is wrong and write the correct answer.

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Explanation:

It is 5 1/4 PERCENT not just 5 1/4.

5 1/4 % = 5.25%

= 5.25/100

= 0.0525.