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7 grade maths

How do you write 8% as a fraction and as decimal?

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To express 8% as a fraction and a decimal, follow these simple steps:

Converting 8% to a Fraction

Percent means "per hundred," so 8% can be written as:

  • 8% = 8/100

This fraction can be simplified. Both the numerator and denominator can be divided by 4:

  • 8 ÷ 4 = 2
  • 100 ÷ 4 = 25

Thus, 8% as a fraction is 2/25.

Converting 8% to a Decimal

To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide by 100:

  • 8 ÷ 100 = 0.08

Therefore, 8% as a decimal is 0.08.

Summary

In summary, 8% can be expressed as:

  • Fraction: 2/25
  • Decimal: 0.08