Express each of the following as a fraction: (i) 48% (ii) 220% (iii) 2.5%

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Philoid · Accepted Answer

(i) 48% means, 48 divided by 100.

So, 48% = 48 /100

= 12 /25

(ii) 220% means, 220 divided by 100.

So, 220% = 220 /100

= 11 /5

(ii) 2.5% means, 2.5 divided by 100.

So, 2.5% = 2.5 /100

= 1 /40