Algebra 1 : How to find percentage from a fraction
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Example Question #21 : Fractions And Percentage
Write 1/8 as a percentage.
12.5%
8%
1.25%
125%
.08%
12.5%
To find the percentage representation of a fraction, we first need to write the fraction as a decimal. Writing 1/8 as a decimal we get 0.125. Now that we have the decimal representation, we simply multiply by 100 to get the percentage (or by moving the decimal two places to the right). Doing this, we get 12.5%.
Example Question #12 : How To Find Percentage From A Fraction
A bag is filled with red, yellow and blue marbles. 
Since 
The percentage equivalent of 
Example Question #13 : How To Find Percentage From A Fraction
A bag is filled with red, yellow, and blue marbles. 
First, find the fraction of the bag that is filled with blue marbles. This can be determined by subtracting the red and yellow marbles from 1:
This gives you 
The percentage equivalent of 
Example Question #22 : Fractions And Percentage
Convert 0.555 to a fraction.
0.555 is equal to 
Example Question #1 : Ratios And Proportions
Convert 
None of the other answers are correct.
Set up a proportion:
Cross-multiply:
Isolate 
Finally, simplify:
The fraction is therefore equivalent to 
Example Question #12 : How To Find Percentage From A Fraction
What is 
The fraction 
To convert a decimal to a percent we need to multiply the decimal by 100. Doing this results in the decimal moving two spaces to the right.
This decimal as a percent, rounded to the nearest tenth of a percent, is 28.6%.
Example Question #23 : Fractions And Percentage
Turn this fraction into a percent:
To change a fraction into a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. We do this by placing the numerator on the inside and doing long division. We can then change this decimal into a percent by moving the decimal place two places to the right, or multiplying the fraction by 100.
Example Question #24 : Fractions And Percentage
Turn this fraction into a percent:
To change a fraction into a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. We do this by placing the numerator on the inside and doing long division. We can then change this decimal into a percent by moving the decimal place two places to the right, or multiplying the fraction by 100.
Example Question #25 : Fractions And Percentage
Turn this fraction into a percent:
To change a fraction into a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. We do this by placing the numerator on the inside and doing long division. We can then change this decimal into a percent by moving the decimal place two places to the right, or multiplying the fraction by 100.
Example Question #31 : Fractions And Percentage
Turn this fraction into a percent:
To change a fraction into a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. We do this by placing the numerator on the inside and doing long division. We can then change this decimal into a percent by moving the decimal place two places to the right, or multiplying the fraction by 100.
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