What is the percent equivalent of a 1:20 ratio?

0.05%
0.50%
5.00%
50%


5.00%

Rationale: For converting a ratio to a percent, write the ratio as a fraction. Divide the numerator by the denominator, and multiply by 100 . Therefore, 1 : 20 is the same as 1/20 = 0.05; 0.05 x 100 = 5.0%.

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