SAT Math Question of the Day

Math Category: Percent:

Q: 7/8 equals what percent?

  1. 56%
  2. 63%
  3. 70%
  4. 78%
  5. 87.5%

UNANSWERED.

The correct answer is E.

A:

87.5% is the correct answer. Use your calculator: 7/8 is 0.875. To convert a decimal to a percent, move the decimal point 2 places to the right. So 0.875 is 87.5%.

Test taking tip:
If you know the answer is 0.875, but you forget how to convert a decimal to a percent, then just look for the answer that has the numbers 875 in it. In this case only answer E) looks similar.