Question

write as a percent: 5/8
6.25%
62.5%
625%
0.625%

Explanation:

Step1: Divide numerator by denominator

To convert the fraction $\frac{5}{8}$ to a decimal, we perform the division: $5 \div 8 = 0.625$.

Step2: Multiply by 100 to get percent

To convert the decimal to a percent, we multiply by 100: $0.625 \times 100 = 62.5\%$.

Answer:

B. 62.5%