Question

Write the mixed number as a percent. 5 3/5

Answer 1

Answer:

Converting the given mixed fraction to percent will give;

$560\text{\%}$

Explanation:

Given the mixed fraction;

$5\frac{3}{5}$

To write as a percentage, let us multiply bu 100%;

$\begin{gathered} 5\frac{3}{5}=(5+\frac{3}{5}) \\ (5+\frac{3}{5})\times100\text{\%} \\ 5(100\text{\%) +}\frac{3}{5}(100\text{\%)} \\ 500\text{\% + }\frac{300\text{\%}}{5} \\ 500\text{\% + }60\text{\%} \\ =560\text{\%} \end{gathered}$

Therefore, converting the given mixed fraction to percent will give;

$560\text{\%}$