Write the following as a percent. $$ \frac{5}{8} $$ $$ \square $$

Question

UpStudy AI · Accepted Answer

**Step 1: Convert the fraction to a decimal**

We start with the fraction:  
$$
\frac{5}{8}
$$

Divide the numerator by the denominator:  
$$
5 \div 8 = 0.625
$$

**Step 2: Convert the decimal to a percent**

Multiply the decimal by 100:  
$$
0.625 \times 100 = 62.5
$$

Then, add the percent sign:  
$$
62.5\%
$$

**Final Answer:**  
$$
\boxed{62.5\%}
$$
62.5%

Write the following as a percent. \[ \frac{5}{8} \] \( \square \)