4.5%
Convert the percentage to a fraction by placing the expression over 100. Percentage means ‘out of 100’.
4.5100
Convert the decimal number to a fraction by shifting the decimal point in both the numerator and denominator. Since there is 1 number to the right of the decimal point, move the decimal point 1 place to the right.
451000
Factor 5 out of 45.
5(9)1000
Cancel the common factors.
Factor 5 out of 1000.
5⋅95⋅200
Cancel the common factor.
5⋅95⋅200
Rewrite the expression.
9200
9200
9200
Convert to a Fraction 4.5%