What is 1 7/50 as a percent?

To convert a fraction to a percent, first convert it to an improper fraction, then divide the numerator by the denominator to get a decimal, and finally multiply the result by 100. This gives the equivalent percentage of the fraction.

Convert the Fraction 1 7/50 into Percent.

1 7/50 as a percent is 2.14%.

Method 1: Convert Fraction to Percent Directly

Step 1: Convert the fraction to an improper fraction:
1 7/50 = (1 × 50 + 7) / 50 = 57/50.

Step 2: Divide the numerator (57) by the denominator (50).

57 ÷ 50 = 1.14

Step 3: Multiply the result by 100 to convert to a percentage.

1.14 × 100 = 114%

So, 1 7/50 as a percent is 114%.

Method 2: Convert Fraction to Decimal and Percent

Step 1: First, convert the fraction to a decimal.

1 7/50 = 1 + (7 ÷ 50) = 1 + 0.14 = 1.14

Step 2: Move the decimal point two places to the right to get the percentage.

1.14 becomes 114.

Step 3: Add a percent sign (%) to the result.

The final result is 114%.

Method 3: Use Proportions to Find Percent

Step 1: Set up a proportion where 1 7/50 is equal to x/100.

57/50 = x/100

Step 2: Cross-multiply to solve for x.

57 × 100 = 50 × x

5700 = 50x

Step 3: Divide both sides by 50 to solve for x.

x = 5700 ÷ 50 = 114