Basic College Mathematics (9th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Percent - 6.2 Percents and Fractions - 6.2 Exercises - Page 401: 65

Answer

Fraction $2\frac{1}{2}$ Percent 250%

Work Step by Step

Convert a decimal to a fraction. in 2.5, 5 is in the tenths position. Write as a fraction and reduce. 2.5 = $2\frac{5}{10}$ = $2\frac{5\div5}{10\div5}$ = $2\frac{1}{2}$ To convert a decimal to a percent. move the decimal point 2 places to the right. 2.5 = 250%
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