Question

How do you write 120% as a fraction or mixed number in simplest form?

Answer 1

6/5 should be correct

Answer 2

The word 'percent' means 'for every 100' or 'per 100'. And the word 'per' can be the fraction line that separate the numerator and denominator. 

So, 120% can be read as '120 per 100'. $\frac{120}{100}$

Simplify.

$\frac{120}{100} = \frac{12}{10} = \frac{6}{5}$

Convert the improper fraction into a mixed number.

$\frac{6}{5} = 1 \frac{1}{5}$

So, 1 1/5 is the answer.