Question

$$\frac{ 3 }{ 8 } \times 100$$

Answer

mixed(37,1/2)

Solution


Use this rule: \(\frac{a}{b} \times c=\frac{ac}{b}\).
\[\frac{3\times 100}{8}\]
Simplify  \(3\times 100\)  to  \(300\).
\[\frac{300}{8}\]
Simplify.
\[\frac{75}{2}\]
Convert to mixed fraction.
\[37\frac{1}{2}\]

Decimal Form: 37.5