Answer
$38\frac{1}{2}$
Work Step by Step
To rewrite a percent as a decimal, move the decimal 2 places to the left.
38.5%=0.385
In 38.5, the 5 is in the tenths position, so
$38.5=38\frac{5}{10}=38\frac{5\div5}{10\div5}=38\frac{1}{2}$
Prealgebra (7th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321955048
ISBN 13:
978-0-32195-504-3
Chapter 7 - Test - Page 527: 8
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