Question

$\frac{3}{8}$ as a percentage is

• A. 0.275 %
• B. 37.5 %
• C. 0.375 %
• D. 27.5 %

Answer 1

The correct option is B 37.5 %

Multiply and divide the fraction by 100
$\Rightarrow \frac{3\times 100}{8\times 100}=\left(\frac{300}{8}\right)\times \frac{1}{100}=\frac{37.5}{100}$

$\Rightarrow \frac{37.5}{100}=37.5\%$

$\therefore \frac{3}{8}$ in percentage $=37.5\%$

Alternatively, To convert a decimal or a fraction to a percentage, multiply it by 100.

$\Rightarrow$$\frac{3}{8}\times 100$

$=\frac{300}{8}=37.5\%$

$\therefore \frac{3}{8}$ in percentage $=37.5\%$