Decimals and Percents

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that has a whole number part and a fractional part, separated by a decimal point. For example, 0.75 is a decimal.

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is denoted by the symbol '%'. For example, 50% means 50 out of 100.

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How do you convert a decimal to a percent?

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

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How do you convert a percent to a decimal?

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

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What is 0.5 as a percent?

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0.5 as a percent is 50%.

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What is 1.25 as a percent?

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1.25 as a percent is 125%.

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What is 0.08 as a percent?

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0.08 as a percent is 8%.

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What is 42% expressed as a decimal?

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42% expressed as a decimal is 0.42.

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What is 200% as a decimal?

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200% as a decimal is 2.

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What does it mean if something is shaded 30% on a grid?

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If something is shaded 30% on a grid, it means that 30 out of every 100 equal parts of the grid are shaded.