To convert the fraction of action books sold (0.15) into a percentage, you can simply multiply by 100.
\[ 0.15 \times 100 = 15% \]
So, the percentage of the books sold is 15%.
The bookstore sold 0.15 of the action books during the first hour of the day. What percentage of the books was sold?(1 point)
Responses
85%
85%
15%
15%
0.15%
0.15%
1.5%
1 answer
To convert the fraction of action books sold (0.15) into a percentage, you can simply multiply by 100.
\[ 0.15 \times 100 = 15% \]
So, the percentage of the books sold is 15%.