SAT Math Question of the Day

Math Category: Percent:

Q: 5/6 equals what percent?

  1. 30%
  2. 56%
  3. 81.3333...%
  4. 83.3333...%
  5. 85.3333...%

UNANSWERED.

The correct answer is D.

A:

83.3333...% is the correct answer. Use your calculator: 5/6 is 0.8333... To convert a decimal to a percent, move the decimal point 2 places to the right. So, 0.8333 is 83.3333...%.

Test taking tip:
If you know the answer is 0.8333..., but you forget how to convert a decimal to a percent, then just look for the answer that has the numbers 833 in it. In this case only answer D) looks similar.