Question 554167
I am VERY sympathetic to the homeschool cause, and I think the website that I have can be very helpful to homeschool parents and kids trying to learn algebra.  I don't think I have the explanation you need on converting fractions, decimals, and percents.  I will be glad to answer some questions for you.  


The question you asked was 58 1/2% to a fraction.  It might be easiest to convert to a decimal by writing it as 58.5%, which (move the decimal two places to the left!) is .585.  The decimal .585 means 585/1000, which can be reduced by dividing out a 5.  This is 117/200, which should be the final answer.


If you have a few more examples of exercises, send them to me, and I'll see if I can help you.


Why don't you take a look at my website, and see if it might be a helpful supplement to your Homeschool Algebra curriculum.  The price is right--it's ALL FREE!!  The easiest way to find the website is to use the easy-to-remember and easy-to-spell link www.mathinlivingcolor.com.  Near the bottom of this page is a link that takes you to my Homepage.  On my Homepage, look for the link "Basic, Intermediate, and College Algebra: One Step at a Time."  


If you need to contact me, send me an Email at rapaljer@seminolestate.edu.


Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired
Seminole State College of Florida
Altamonte Springs Campus