Question

how do you write $\frac{5}{8}$ as a percentage?
write your answer using a percent sign (%).

Explanation:

Step1: Convert fraction to decimal

$\frac{5}{8} = 5 \div 8 = 0.625$

Step2: Convert decimal to percentage

$0.625 \times 100 = 62.5$

Answer:

62.5%