Question

Write the fraction as a percent if necessary round to the nearest tenth of a percent 5 2/5

Answer 1

`540\%`

Explanation:

we have

`5(2)/(5)`

step 1

Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction first

`5(2)/(5)=(5*5+2)/(5)=(27)/(5)`

step 2

To convert the fraction as a percent multiply by 100

`(27)/(5)*100=27*20=540\%`