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Percent-Decimal : Decimal-Percent
To convert a percent to a decimal, move the decimal point 2 places to the left and remove the % sign.
Example #1:
30% = 0.30
The decimal point in 30% is after the 0. Move the decimal point 2 places to the left and remove the % sign.
30% = 0.30 = 0.3 = 3/10 = 30/100
Example #2:
9% = 0.09
The decimal point in 9% is after the 0. Move the decimal point 2 places to the left and remove the % sign.
9% = 0.09 = 9/100
To convert a decimal to a percent, move the decimal point 2 places to the right and add % sign.
Example #1:
0.45 = 45%
The decimal point is in front of the 4, move the decmial point 2 places to the right and add
% sign.
0.45 = 45%
Example #2:
0.05 = 5%
Try these:
1. Convert to a percent: 0.438
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Answer: 43.8%
2. Convert to a percent: 0.2
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Answer: 20%
3. Convert to a decimal: 68%
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Answer: 0.68
4. Convert to a decimal: 3%
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Answer: 0.03
Per
Means for each
Cent
Means 100
Percent
Amount for each 100, amount per 100
Convert
To change
Fraction
A part of the whole
Decimal
Another way to express a fractional part using powers of ten
Simplify
Change fraction to its lowest terms