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PERCENT CONVERSIONS

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 click for answer

2. Convert to a percent: 0.2 click for answer

3. Convert to a decimal: 68% click for answer

4. Convert to a decimal: 3% click for answer

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