which of the following proportions is equal to 37.5%?

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which of the following proportions is equal to 37.5%?

1. 1/8
2. 3/8
3. 8/3
4 . 37.5/1000

2006-10-10 13:53:12 · 3 answers · asked by Linda S 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

3 answers

You really can't figure this out? What does percent mean??

2006-10-10 13:55:28 · answer #1 · answered by SuperCee 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋

2006-10-10 13:55:18 · answer #2 · answered by retiredslashescaped1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

You can figure this out by realizing that 37.5% is the same as the decimal .375 (just move the decimal point two places left). Divide out each of the fractions (top divided by bottom) to see which has the same decimal equivalent.

2006-10-10 13:58:46 · answer #3 · answered by dmb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋