What is 2 17/20 as a percent?

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

Convert the Fraction 2 17/20 into Percent.

2 17/20 as a percent is 285%

Method 1: Convert Fraction to Percent Directly

Step 1: Convert the fraction to an improper fraction: (2 × 20 + 17) / 20 = 57 / 20.

Step 2: Divide the numerator (57) by the denominator (20).

57 ÷ 20 = 2.85

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

2.85 × 100 = 285%

So, 2 17/20 as a percent is 285%.

Method 2: Convert Fraction to Decimal and Percent

Step 1: Convert the fraction to a decimal: 2 + (17/20) = 2.85.

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

2.85 becomes 285.

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

The final result is 285%.

Method 3: Use Proportions to Find Percent

Step 1: Set up a proportion where 57/20 is equal to x/100.

57/20 = x/100

Step 2: Cross-multiply to solve for x.

57 × 100 = 20 × x

5700 = 20x

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

x = 5700 ÷ 20 = 285