SAT Math Question of the Day

Math Category: Percent:

Q: 3/5 is what percent?

  1. 55%
  2. 60%
  3. 65%
  4. 70%
  5. 75%

UNANSWERED.

The correct answer is B.

A:

60% is the correct answer. Use your calculator: 3/5 is 0.6. To go from decimal to percent, move the decimal 2 places to the right. So 0.6 is 60%.

Test taking tip:
If you know the answer is 0.60, but you forget how to convert a decimal to a percent, then just look for the answer that has the number 6 or better yet 60 in it. In this case only answer B) looks similar.