Fraction Help Me

Question

Convery 1 8/9% to a decimal number. Can a fraction even be a percent??

Answer 1

So, 1 1/4% and 1.25% aren't the same thing? Of course they are.

 

8/9, or 8÷9 = 0.8888... which we round to 0.89.

 

1 8/9% = 1.89% = 0.0189

 

My algebra teacher taught me that the decimal always moves two places, and the percent sign is a scary monster. So, when the percent sign is there, you want to run away from it. When it's gone, it's OK to move that direction.

 

65% = 0.65

 

2.6 = 260%

 

Hope that helps!

Answer 2

8/9 = .89 (approximately). So 1 8/9 in decimal form is 1.89. To convert from a percent to a decimal number, simply divide by 100. Thus, 1.89% = 0.0189 in decimal form. Any fraction can be expressed as a percent in this manner. For example, if 8/9 was given as a decimal to be converted to a percentage, that percentage would be 89%.

Answer 3

17/9 = 1.888888888888

 

1.888888888888/100 = .0189