What is 5.5/8 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 5.5/8 into Percent.

5.5/8 as a percent is 68.75%

Method 1: Convert Fraction to Percent Directly

Step 1: Divide the numerator (5.5) by the denominator (8).

5.5 ÷ 8 = 0.6875

Step 2: Multiply the result by 100 to convert to a percentage.

0.6875 × 100 = 68.75%

So, 5.5/8 as a percent is 68.75%.

Method 2: Convert Fraction to Decimal and Percent

Step 1: First, convert the fraction to a decimal by dividing the numerator by the denominator.

5.5 ÷ 8 = 0.6875

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

0.6875 becomes 68.75.

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

The final result is 68.75%.

Method 3: Use Proportions to Find Percent

Step 1: Set up a proportion where 5.5/8 is equal to x/100.

5.5/8 = x/100

Step 2: Cross-multiply to solve for x.

5.5 × 100 = 8 × x

550 = 8x

Step 3: Divide both sides by 8 to solve for x.

x = 550 ÷ 8 = 68.75