The population of Gilbert increased 275%. Which of the following are equivalent to 275%?

1: 275

2: 27 1/2

3: 2 3/4

4: 11/4

5: 2.75

Answer: 2 3/4 or 2.75

Step-by-step explanation:

The population of Gilbert increased by 275%. The equivalent to 275% will be:

To express as fraction and decimal, we divide 275 by 100.

= 275/100 = 2 3/4 as fraction

2 3/4 = 2 + (3/4 * 100)

= 2 + 0.75 = 2.75

275% = 2 3/4 or 2.75