Write 72% as a Decimal Number and a Proper Fraction

question 26

Multiple Choice

Write 72% as a decimal number and a proper fraction in lowest terms.

• A)7.2; 72/1000
• B)7.2; 72/100
• C)0.72; 36/50
• D)0.72; 18/25

---

Definitions:

Lung Recoil

The tendency of the lungs to return to their original size after being stretched or expanded, a critical factor in normal breathing and expelling air from the lungs.

Pleural Pressure

This refers to the pressure within the pleural cavity, which is crucial in the mechanics of breathing.

Thoracic Wall

The part of the anatomy that forms a protective boundary around the thoracic cavity, which contains the lungs and heart; comprises the rib cage, spine, and sternum.

Diaphragm

A muscular and membranous partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities and plays a major role in breathing.