Question

select the correct answer.
what is \\(\frac{1}{5}\\) expressed as a percent?
\\(\circ\\) a. \\(10\\%\\)
\\(\circ\\) b. \\(20\\%\\)
\\(\circ\\) c. \\(30\\%\\)
\\(\circ\\) d. \\(50\\%\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Convert fraction to decimal

$\frac{1}{5} = 1 \div 5 = 0.2$

Step2: Convert decimal to percent

$0.2 \times 100 = 20$

Answer:

B. 20%