SOLUTION: HOw can I convert to decimal and percentage? 5/8

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Question 4958: HOw can I convert to decimal and percentage?
5/8
Answer by Abbey(339) About Me  (Show Source):
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To convert to percentage:
You can set it up as a proportionality and cross multiply:
%285%2F8%29=%28x%2F100%29
500=8x
Divide both sides by 8:
62.5 = x
62.5%=x
To convert to decimal,
Divide 5 by 8 = .625