What is 87.5 percent of a fraction or mixed number?
To find 87.5% of a fraction or mixed number, you first convert
the fraction or mixed number into a whole number with or without a
decimal (ex. 3/4=.75; 1 3/8=1.375). Next, you take 87.5% and
convert it into a decimal (for multiplication. To do this, you
simply move the decimal point (.) two paces to the left (87.5=.875)
and the opposite when converting a decimal to a percent. Next, you
multiply .875 by whatever the converted fraction or mixed number
came out as. Now you have your answer.
Hope this helps.