Question

a pharmacy technician is filling a prescription that calls for a total of 80 tablets. the technician notices there are only 25 tablets in stock. which of the following percentages is equal to the fraction \\(\frac{25}{80}\\)?

65%
32.6%
53.3%
31.3%

Explanation:

Convert the fraction to a decimal

Using the Fraction to Percentage Conversion knowledge point

$$ \frac{25}{80} = 0.3125 $$

Convert the decimal to a percentage

Using the Fraction to Percentage Conversion knowledge point

$$ 0.3125 \times 100\% = 31.25\% $$

Round to the nearest tenth

Using the Fraction to Percentage Conversion knowledge point

$$ 31.25\% \approx 31.3\% $$

Answer:

• (A) 65%
• (B) 32.6%
• (C) 53.3%
• (D) 31.3% (Correct answer)