What is 1 9/20 as a percent?

To convert a fraction to a percent, first convert it to an improper fraction, divide the numerator by the denominator to get a decimal, then multiply by 100.

Convert the Fraction 1 9/20 into Percent

1 9/20 as a percent is 145%

Method 1: Convert Fraction to Percent Directly

Step 1: Convert 1 9/20 into an improper fraction: (1 × 20) + 9 = 29/20.

Step 2: Divide the numerator (29) by the denominator (20).

29 ÷ 20 = 1.45

Step 3: Multiply the result by 100 to get the percentage.

1.45 × 100 = 145%

So, 1 9/20 as a percent is 145%.

Method 2: Convert Fraction to Decimal and Percent

Step 1: Convert 1 9/20 to a decimal by first converting it to an improper fraction.

29 ÷ 20 = 1.45

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

1.45 becomes 145.

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

The final result is 145%.

Method 3: Use Proportions to Find Percent

Step 1: Set up a proportion where 29/20 equals x/100.

29/20 = x/100

Step 2: Cross-multiply to solve for x.

29 × 100 = 20 × x

2900 = 20x

Step 3: Divide both sides by 20 to solve for x.

x = 2900 ÷ 20 = 145

So, 1 9/20 as a percent is 145%.

Fraction to Percent Conversion Table

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