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Write [tex]\frac{12}{25}[/tex] as a decimal and as a percent.

A. 0.12 and [tex]12\%[/tex]
B. 4.8 and [tex]480\%[/tex]
C. 0.48 and [tex]4.8\%[/tex]
D. 0.48 and [tex]48\%[/tex]

Answer :

To convert the fraction [tex]\(\frac{12}{25}\)[/tex] into a decimal and a percent, follow these steps:

1. Convert the fraction to a decimal:
- Divide the numerator (12) by the denominator (25).
- [tex]\(\frac{12}{25} = 0.48\)[/tex]

2. Convert the decimal to a percent:
- To change a decimal to a percent, multiply the decimal by 100.
- [tex]\(0.48 \times 100 = 48\%\)[/tex]

Therefore, [tex]\(\frac{12}{25}\)[/tex] as a decimal is 0.48, and as a percent is [tex]\(48\%\)[/tex]. The correct option from the given choices is:

0.48 and [tex]\(48\%\)[/tex]