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1/6. Divide the top number by the bottom number. 1 divided by 6. This will give you a decimal number 0.166666. To get the percentage, move the decimal point to the right 2 numbers.
0.166666 = 16.7% rounded
Whoever answer the 14.1? Check your answer with a calculator, you might want to correct your answer.

2007-01-17 15:18:37 · answer #1 · answered by alcontch 3 · 0 0

You multiply 100 with 1/6, and you get 100/6, and since fractions are division, you divide 100 by 6 and get 0.166666666666666666666666666666… then you multiply by 100 and put in a % sign, so you get 16 and 1/6 %.

2007-01-17 15:15:37 · answer #2 · answered by Kakeluvr 1 · 0 0

100/6 X 1/x = 100/6 = answer

2007-01-17 15:12:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

let x% of 100 = 1/6
(x/100) * 100 = 1/6
x=1/6


hence, 1/6 is 1/6 % of

2007-01-17 16:49:47 · answer #4 · answered by sushobhan 6 · 0 0

x/100=1/6
you cross multiply (i'm not sure if you've learned this yet)
which becomes:
6x=100
then divide by six
x=100/6
giving you your answer


of you can multiply 100 by 1/6 which would be com 100/6. whn that is divided you have your answer!

2007-01-17 15:16:12 · answer #5 · answered by ? 1 · 0 0

its 100/6 or 50/3 or 16.6666667

2007-01-17 15:13:36 · answer #6 · answered by beth3988 3 · 0 0

1/6 multiply by 100 gives 16.666....so 16.67% is 1/6.

2007-01-17 19:30:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

1/6 = x/100

x = 100/6

x = 16.67%

Here's hoping that Heather's not seeking a career in mathematics, computers, astronomy, navigation, etc.

2007-01-17 15:13:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

16.7%

1/6 = 0.166666666666667
0.1666666667 * 100 = 16.666666666667%
Round it up to 16.7%

2007-01-17 15:15:16 · answer #9 · answered by Kikiღ 3 · 0 0

hmm

x/100=1/6

x=100/6

if your kid still has some troubles understanding it I think you should give her/him examples, using food or legos, or money, it should help.

2007-01-17 15:24:28 · answer #10 · answered by AsiH 3 · 0 0

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