Converting Decimals and Percentages

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, 0.75 is a decimal.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator (top number) by the denominator (bottom number). For example, 3/4 = 3 ÷ 4 = 0.75.

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What is a percentage?

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A percentage is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is denoted using the percent sign (%). For example, 50% means 50 out of 100.

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How do you convert a decimal to a percentage?

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To convert a decimal to a percentage, multiply the decimal by 100 and add the percent sign. For example, 0.25 × 100 = 25%.

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How do you convert a percentage to a decimal?

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To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide the percentage by 100. For example, 75% = 75 ÷ 100 = 0.75.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

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The decimal equivalent of 1/2 is 0.5.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/4?

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The decimal equivalent of 1/4 is 0.25.

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How do you express 16/25 as a percent?

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To express 16/25 as a percent, divide 16 by 25 to get 0.64, then multiply by 100 to get 64%.

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What is the fraction equivalent of 0.1?

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The fraction equivalent of 0.1 is 1/10.

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How do you express 0.528 as a percent?

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To express 0.528 as a percent, multiply by 100 to get 52.8%.