What is 7/400 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 7/400 into Percent.

7/400 as a percent is 1.75%

Method 1: Convert Fraction to Percent Directly

Step 1: Divide the numerator (7) by the denominator (400).

7 ÷ 400 = 0.0175

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

0.0175 × 100 = 1.75%

So, 7/400 as a percent is 1.75%.

Method 2: Convert Fraction to Decimal and Percent

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

7 ÷ 400 = 0.0175

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

0.0175 becomes 1.75.

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

The final result is 1.75%.

Method 3: Use Proportions to Find Percent

Step 1: Set up a proportion where 7/400 is equal to x/100.

7/400 = x/100

Step 2: Cross-multiply to solve for x.

7 × 100 = 400 × x

700 = 400x

Step 3: Divide both sides by 400 to solve for x.

x = 700 ÷ 400 = 1.75