Convert the following decimal or whole number to a percent.
1.71 5 over 8
(1.715/8) * 100% = 21.4375%.
5
To convert the decimal or whole number 1.715 into a percent, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Write the number as a decimal by dividing the numerator (5) by the denominator (8):
5 ÷ 8 = 0.625
Step 2: Convert the decimal to a percent by multiplying by 100:
0.625 × 100 = 62.5%
Therefore, 1.715/8 as a percent is 62.5%.