Question

Express the following fractions as a percent:

$\frac{3}{8}$

Answer 1

To express a fraction as a percent, multiply the fraction by $100$ and assign the $\%$ sign.

$\frac{3}{8}=\frac{3}{8}\times 100=37\frac{1}{2}\%$

Hence, the percentage is $37\frac{1}{2}\%$.