5 1/4% as a Decimal

Answer

5 1/4% as a decimal can be written as 0.0525.

Explanation

To convert 5 1/4% into a decimal, we first convert the mixed number percentage into a fraction and then into a decimal.

Step 1: Convert the mixed number 5 1/4 to an improper fraction. 5 1/4 = 21/4

Step 2: Convert the percentage to a fraction by dividing by 100. 21/4% = 21/4 × 1/100 = 21/400

Step 3: Convert the fraction to a decimal. 21/400 = 0.0525

Therefore, 5 1/4% as a decimal is 0.0525.

• Percentage: A number or ratio expressed as a fraction of 100.
   
• Decimal: A number that includes a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part
   
• Improper Fraction: A fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.
   
• Mixed Number: A whole number and a fraction combined into one "mixed" number.
   
• Fraction: A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.