A politician promises to spend a minimum of 3 8 of his budget on improving roads. What is the minimum percent of the budget that must be spent on roads to keep this promise?
To find a percentage from a fraction, multiply the numerator by 100, then solve the fraction. 3 8 = ( 3 ⋅ 100 8 ) % = 300 8 % = 37.5 % Thus, the politician must spend at least 37.5% of the budget on roads.
To find a percentage from a fraction, multiply the numerator by 100, then solve the fraction.
3 8 = ( 3 ⋅ 100 8 ) % = 300 8 % = 37.5 %
Thus, the politician must spend at least 37.5% of the budget on roads.
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