Question

Write $\frac{5}{8}$ as percentage.

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

$\frac{5}{8}$ as a percentage
To convert a fraction or a decimal to a percentage, multiply by 100.
$\frac{5}{8}$ $\times$ 100
= $\frac{500}{8}$
= $\frac{125}{2}$ (reducing to lowest terms by dividing numerator and denominator by 4)
= $62\frac{1}{2}$%