4. 6^34
5.
5
12
ANSWERS
1. 50%
2. 87.5%
3. 18%
4. 675%
5. 41:6%
Changing Percents to Fractions
To change a percent to a fraction, write the numeral in front of the percent sign
as the numerator of a fraction whose denominator is 100. Reduce or simplify the
fraction if possible.
EXAMPLE
Write 45% as a fraction.
SOLUTION
45 %¼45
100
¼
9
20
EXAMPLE
Write 80% as a fraction.
SOLUTION
80 %¼80
100
¼
4
5
EXAMPLE
Write 6% as a fraction.
SOLUTION
6 %¼6
100
¼
3
50
CHAPTER 6 Percent 111