Question #f5f7d

1 Answer
Jan 3, 2017

The answer is #(17)/(20)# = 85%

Explanation:

First, convert #(17)/(20)# into a fraction with a denominator of 100.

#(17)/(20) times (5)/(5) = (85)/(100)#
Then you can convert this fraction into a percent by simply taking out the denominator and adding a percent symbol.
It would be 85%.

NOTE: This trick only works for fractions with a denominator of 100.

So your answer would be #(17)/(20)# = 85%