FTCE General Knowledge Math Practice Test 2025 – 400 Free Practice Questions to Pass the Exam

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What is the decimal equivalent of 87 1/2%?

0.85

0.875

To convert a percentage to a decimal, you divide the percentage by 100. For 87 1/2%, the first step is to express it as a fraction. The fraction 1/2 equals 0.5, so 87 1/2% is equivalent to 87.5%.

Now, convert this percentage to a decimal by dividing 87.5 by 100, which gives:

87.5 ÷ 100 = 0.875.

Thus, the correct decimal equivalent of 87 1/2% is indeed 0.875.

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