Converting 88.88/10: Fraction to Percentage Solution

Question

Convert the fraction 88.8810 \frac{88.88}{10} For percentages we obtain:

Video Solution

Solution Steps

00:00 Convert fractions to percentages
00:05 To convert a fraction to a percentage, the denominator needs to be 100
00:10 The percentage is the numerator (X)
00:15 Apply this formula to our exercise
00:20 Multiply both the numerator and denominator by 10 to obtain a denominator equal to 100
00:30 Proceed to calculate
00:46 This is the solution

Step-by-Step Solution

To convert the fraction 88.8810\frac{88.88}{10} into a percentage, follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Calculate the decimal value of the fraction. Divide 88.88 by 10 to get 8.888.
  • Step 2: Convert the decimal value to a percentage. Multiply the decimal 8.888 by 100.
  • Step 3: Perform the multiplication: 8.888×100=888.88.888 \times 100 = 888.8.

Therefore, the fraction 88.8810\frac{88.88}{10} converted to a percentage is 888.8%.

Checking the choices given, the correct answer is choice 4.

Answer

888.8%