Answer
12.5%
↓Steps Explained:↓
Convert the following fraction to a percentage and decimal
| 3 | |
| 24 |
Alternative Expression
3 is what percent of 24?
Percentage Formula
| Percentage = | Numerator * 100 |
| Denominator |
Evaluating using our inputs, we get:
| Percentage = | 3 * 100 |
| 24 |
| Percentage = | 300 |
| 24 |
Calculate the decimal of the percentage
| Decimal = | Percentage |
| 100. |
Dividing by 100 means shift the decimal point 2 places to the left.
Shift 12.5 one decimal place to the left, we get --> 1.25
Shift 1.25 another decimal place to the left, we get --> 0.125
Check to see if 0.125 is a terminating decimal:
A terminating decimal is one that ends
Since the decimals 5 does not repeat,
this is a terminating decimal
Final Answer
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