Which of the following is the decimal form of 87.5%?
A. 8,750
B. 875
C. 8.75
D. 0.875
Percentages are fractions with denominator equal to 100. The given percent is divided by 100. To convert it to a decimal form, we move the decimal point two points to the left from the current position. Thus
The decimal form of 87.5% is 0.875.
Therefore, the Correct Answer is D.
More Questions on TEAS 7 Math
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Q #1: There are 800 students enrolled in four allied health program at a local community college. The percent students in each program is displayed in the pie chart. Which of the following is the number of students enrolled in the respiratory care program?
A. 168
B. 144
C. 336
D. 152
Answer Explanation
We are asked to find the number of students enrolled in the respiratory care program using the percentages in the pie chart.
If we let x represent the number of students enrolled in the respiratory care program, we can set a proportion equation with number of students on the numerator and percentages on the denominator. The whole pie chart represents 100%, which is 800 students. Then, 19% will represent
We solve the value of x by cross-multiplying the equation above.
So, 152 students will enroll for a respiratory care program.
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Q #2: Kwame’s uncle is seventeen less than three times Kwame’s age. Which of the equations represents Kwame’s uncle’s age (u) as it relates to Kwame’s age (k)?
A. u=17-3k
B. k=3u-17
C. k=17-3u
D. u=3k-17
Answer Explanation
We are asked to find the Kwame’s uncle’s age in terms of Kwame’s age.
First, we need to find the age of Kwame, which is k. Then, we know that Kwame’s uncle’s age is three times that of Kwame less 17. Then,
Kwame’s uncle’s age, u = 3k-17.
Thus, the relation that relates Kwame’s uncle’s age to that of Kwame is u=3k-17.
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Q #3: A recipe calls for 2.5 teaspoons of vanilla. 1 teaspoon equals approximately 4.93 mL. Which of the following is the correct amount of vanilla in mL?
A. 5.33 mL
B. 0.507 mL
C. 7.43 mL
D. 12.325 mL
Answer Explanation
We let x represent the amount of vanilla in mL, since this is what the question is asking us to find.
Next, we will set up a proportion with number of teaspoons on the numerator and amount in mL in the denominator.
Cross-multiply to find the value of x
A recipe of 2.5 teaspoons equals 12.325 mL.
