Question

Write the equivalent fraction, the reduced fraction, and the decimal equivalent for 45%. Jenny solved this problem and her work is shown below. What mistake did she make? 45% = 45/100 = 9/20 = 4.5

Answer 1

The decimal is 0.45, as 4.5 is above 100%

Answer 2

The answer is supposed to be 0.45. She most likely made the mistake when she was moving the decimal in the last step.