Amanda P.

asked • 05/24/17

what is 46 2/3% of 28

I had showed my work and got the answer 1306.66667 but then got the fraction answer 1306 2/3 need help he took off 2 points for the answer I gave him.

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Camala H.

Where did you get 13.07?
 
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03/10/18

David W.

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46 2/3% = 0.4667
 
0.4667(28) = 13.07
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03/10/18

Camala H.

I'm having trouble understanding how to divide 46 2/3 by 100.  Do I make it an improper fraction?
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03/10/18

David W.

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46 2/3 = 140/3
(140/3)/100 = 140/300 = 7/15
(7/15)(28) = 196/15 = 13 1/15
 
Or, 46 2/3 = 46.67. To divide by 100, you move the decimal left 2 places.
 
0.4667(28) = 13.07
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03/10/18

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