Write the number in equivalent form:fraction, decimal, percent. -34% and -3/8

Question

One more for the mom of 7th grader.  I can't explain to daughter.  Boy math is different these days....

Answer 1

-34%

• As a fraction: By definition, -34% is -34/100 = -17/50
• As a decimal: Divide -34 by 100 = -0.34

 

-3/8

• As a decimal, divide -3 by 8 = -0.375

 

      -0.375

 8 )-3.000

      -24

      ----

         60

        -56

        -----

           40

          -40

          -----

           00

• As a percent, multiply the decimal -0.375 by 100% = -37.5%