Question

express the following fraction as a decimal and as a percentage.\\(\frac{1}{8}\\)\\((\text{type an integer or decimal rounded to two decimal places as needed.})\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Convert fraction to decimal

To convert $\frac{1}{8}$ to a decimal, we perform the division: $1 \div 8 = 0.125$.

Step2: Convert decimal to percentage

To convert a decimal to a percentage, we multiply by 100. So, $0.125 \times 100 = 12.5\%$.

Answer:

Decimal: $0.125$, Percentage: $12.5\%$