Question

Express the fraction as a percent. Round to the nearest tenth of a percent if necessary

$\frac{1}{7}$

a) 1%
b) 1.43%
c) 7%
d) 14.3%

Answer 1

1/7 is about .143, which is equal to 14.3%.  D is the correct answer.

Answer 2

= 1/7

= 1 ÷ 7

= 0.142857

0.142857 x 100 = 14.2857%

Rounded to the nearest tenth is D) 14.3%