write 3 and 1 over 8% as a decimal, not a percent
To write 3 and 1/8% as a decimal, we need to convert the mixed number and the fraction to decimals separately and then add them.
First, let's convert 3 to a decimal:
3 = 3.0 (since there are no decimal places)
Now let's convert 1/8 to a decimal:
1 ÷ 8 = 0.125
Next, add the decimals together:
3.0 + 0.125 = 3.125
Therefore, 3 and 1/8% as a decimal is 3.125.