SOLUTION: Please help me solve this problem? Which of the following is the equivalent of 0.5%? a) 1/20 b) 1/200 c) 1/2000 d) 1/5 e) 1/500

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Question 351211: Please help me solve this problem?
Which of the following is the equivalent of 0.5%?
a) 1/20
b) 1/200
c) 1/2000
d) 1/5
e) 1/500
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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remove the % sign
0.005
remove the decimal, make it a fraction
5/1000
reduce if possible
1/200 (B)