Chapter 6.1, Problem 56CCR

To determine

Find the simplest form of the each percent.

Answer to Problem 56CCR

The simplest form of the percentage is $\frac{1}{200}$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given:

It is given in the question that the percentage is $0.5\%$ .

Concept Used:

In this, use the concept of making the fraction in the fractional form and divide by GCF.

Calculation:

Here, the percentage is $0.5\%$ .

Convert in the fractional form: $0.5\%=\frac{0.5}{100}$

Now, make this in simplest form by dividing by suitable number,

  $\frac{0.5}{100}=\frac{5}{1000}=\frac{1}{200}(Dividingby5)$

Conclusion:

The simplest form is $\frac{1}{200}$ .