Complete the following equation using <, >, or =: 100% = 1 Question 14 of 20: Select the best answer for the question. 14. Complete the following equation using <, >, or =: 100% = 1 A. < B. = C. > Mark for review (Will be highlighted on the review page) Previous Question Next Question
The Correct Answer and Explanation is:
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The correct answer to the equation “100% = 1” is B. =.
Explanation:
To understand why, let’s break it down:
- Percentage: A percentage is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is a proportion out of 100, which is why the symbol “%” is used.
- 100%: When we say “100%”, we mean “100 out of 100” or “the whole of something”. In mathematical terms, 100% is equal to the number 1.
- 1: The number 1 represents a whole or complete unit. Therefore, 100% is equivalent to 1.
Conversion Example:
- If you had 50% of something, it would be equivalent to 0.5 (or half of the whole).
- Similarly, 100% of something is equal to 1, meaning you have the full or entire amount.
Therefore, since 100% is equal to 1, the correct symbol to complete the equation is the equals sign =.
Thus, the equation 100% = 1 is correct, and the answer is B. =.
