Converting Percentages to Fractions: Problem 2

Rule 29:

Recall that 1% = . To convert a percentage to a fraction, simply convert 1% to . To convert a percentage to a decimal, simply convert 1% to .01.

Problem 2:

Convert 408.85% to a fraction, and to a decimal.

Answer:

and 4.0885.

Solution:

The percentage 408.85% can be written

The percentage 408.85% can also be written

408.85 1% = 408.85 0.01 = 4.0885.

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