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AQA GCSE · Question 10.1 · Number
Write 3/8 as a percentage.
Write 3/8 as a percentage.
How to approach this question
1. To convert a fraction to a percentage, you can first convert it to a decimal.
2. Use a calculator to divide the numerator by the denominator: 3 ÷ 8.
3. The result is 0.375.
4. To convert a decimal to a percentage, multiply by 100.
5. 0.375 * 100 = 37.5.
6. Add the percentage sign: 37.5%.
Full Answer
37.5%
To convert the fraction 3/8 to a percentage, we follow these steps:
1. Convert the fraction to a decimal by dividing the numerator (3) by the denominator (8):
3 ÷ 8 = 0.375
2. Convert the decimal to a percentage by multiplying by 100:
0.375 × 100 = 37.5%
So, 3/8 is equal to 37.5%.
Common mistakes
✗ Dividing 8 by 3 instead of 3 by 8.
✗ Forgetting to multiply by 100 after converting to a decimal.
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