Question

Write the percent as a fraction:

In 2014, the unemployment rate for those with a high school degree was 6%.


5/3


3/500


3/5


3/50

Answer 1

To convert the percent 6% to a fraction, you can follow these steps:

1. Write the percentage as a fraction over 100:
\[
6\% = \frac{6}{100}
\]

2. Simplify the fraction:
The greatest common divisor of 6 and 100 is 2. Divide both the numerator and the denominator by 2:
\[
\frac{6 \div 2}{100 \div 2} = \frac{3}{50}
\]

Thus, 6% as a fraction is \(\frac{3}{50}\).

Among the answer choices provided, the correct answer is:

\(\frac{3}{50}\)