Question

Convert the following ratios into percentages.

i. 37 : 500 

ii. 5/8

iii. 22/30 

iv. 5/16

v. 144/1200 

Answer 1

i. Let 37 : 500 = x%

∴ 37 : 500 = 7.4%

ii. Let 5/8 = x %

So, 5/8 = x/100

v. Let 144/1200 = x %