Question

percents
converting a fraction to a percentage: denominator of 20, 25, or 50
write \\(\frac{72}{50}\\) as a percentage.

Explanation:

Step1: Scale fraction to denominator 100

Multiply numerator and denominator by 2:
$\frac{72}{50} = \frac{72 \times 2}{50 \times 2} = \frac{144}{100}$

Step2: Convert to percentage

A fraction over 100 equals the numerator as a percent:
$\frac{144}{100} = 144\%$

Answer:

144