Question

EXERCISE 8.4
1. Convert the following ratios into percentages.
(a) 35 : 16
(b) 4:5​

Answer 1

(a) 218.75 %

(b) 80 %

Explanation:

Part (a) 35 : 16

35 over 16 is:
`(35)/(16) =2.1875` which in percent form is 218.75 %

Part (b) 4 : 5

4 over 5 is:
`(4)/(5) =0.8` which in percent form is 80 %