Sorry. Had to redo this with the correct answer.
Here it is...
Solve for x by simplifying both sides of the equation, then isolating the variable.
Exact Form:
x = - 2/5 (fraction)
Decimal Form:
x = - 0.4 (decimal)
Answer: 62.5%
Step-by-step explanation:
first, set up the proportion. 5/8 = ?/100 in order to solve, divide 100 by 8.
the answer is 12.5. next you multiply it by 5 to get 62.5. fill it in to your equation, and you get 5/8 = 62.5/100. turn the second fraction into a percent, then you have your answer. 62.5%
Answer:13.6%
Step-by-step explanation: I got the same problem and pressed give up.