Convert the following to a decimal:?

Question

Convert the following to a decimal:

a) 7/8

b) 5.6 %

I don't have a clue how to do this!

Answer 1

7/8 = 7 divded by 8 = 0.875

5.6% = 5.6/100 = 0.056

Answer 2

a) 0.875

b) 0.056

For a, just divide 8 into 7 and express as a decimal;

For b, divide by 100 (remember percentage means parts per 100) and express as a decimal