Convert percent to decimal (word problems)

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15 mins • 1 pt

The shirt is 15% off.
Convert 15% into a decimal.

Answer explanation

To convert a percent to a decimal:
1. remove the percent sign
2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left
(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

The sales tax in Kentucky is 6%.
Convert 6% into a decimal.

Answer explanation

To convert a percent to a decimal:
1. remove the percent sign
2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left
(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

The store marks the shoes up 125% before selling them.
Convert 125% into a decimal.

Answer explanation

To convert a percent to a decimal:
1. remove the percent sign
2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left
(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

Pizza Hut charges a 5% delivery fee.
Convert 5% to a decimal?

Answer explanation

To convert a percent to a decimal:
1. remove the percent sign
2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left
(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

A dress is on sale for 40% off.
Convert 40% to a decimal.

Answer explanation

To convert a percent to a decimal:
1. remove the percent sign
2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left
(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

The rate of interest on the account was 6.5%.
Convert 6.5% to a decimal.

Answer explanation

To convert a percent to a decimal:
1. remove the percent sign
2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left
(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Jackets were on sale for 30% off.
Convert 30% to a decimal

Answer explanation

To convert a percent to a decimal:
1. remove the percent sign
2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left
(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

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Convert percent to decimal (word problems)

The shirt is 15% off.
Convert 15% into a decimal.

To convert a percent to a decimal:
1. remove the percent sign
2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left
(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

The sales tax in Kentucky is 6%.
Convert 6% into a decimal.

To convert a percent to a decimal:
1. remove the percent sign
2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left
(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

The store marks the shoes up 125% before selling them.
Convert 125% into a decimal.

To convert a percent to a decimal:
1. remove the percent sign
2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left
(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

Pizza Hut charges a 5% delivery fee.
Convert 5% to a decimal?

To convert a percent to a decimal:
1. remove the percent sign
2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left
(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

A dress is on sale for 40% off.
Convert 40% to a decimal.

To convert a percent to a decimal:
1. remove the percent sign
2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left
(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

The rate of interest on the account was 6.5%.
Convert 6.5% to a decimal.

To convert a percent to a decimal:
1. remove the percent sign
2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left
(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

Jackets were on sale for 30% off.
Convert 30% to a decimal

To convert a percent to a decimal:
1. remove the percent sign
2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left
(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

At Jefferson High School, 9% of students are in the band.
Convert 9% to a decimal.

To convert a percent to a decimal:
1. remove the percent sign
2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left
(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

The sales tax rate in California is 7.25%.
Convert 7.25% to a decimal.

To convert a percent to a decimal:
1. remove the percent sign
2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left
(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

The company has made 120% of profit from sales.
Convert 120% to a decimal.

To convert a percent to a decimal:
1. remove the percent sign
2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left
(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

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Convert percent to decimal (word problems)

The shirt is 15% off. Convert 15% into a decimal.

To convert a percent to a decimal:1. remove the percent sign2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

The sales tax in Kentucky is 6%.Convert 6% into a decimal.

To convert a percent to a decimal:1. remove the percent sign2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

The store marks the shoes up 125% before selling them. Convert 125% into a decimal.

To convert a percent to a decimal:1. remove the percent sign2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

Pizza Hut charges a 5% delivery fee. Convert 5% to a decimal?

To convert a percent to a decimal:1. remove the percent sign2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

A dress is on sale for 40% off.Convert 40% to a decimal.

To convert a percent to a decimal:1. remove the percent sign2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

The rate of interest on the account was 6.5%.Convert 6.5% to a decimal.

To convert a percent to a decimal:1. remove the percent sign2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

Jackets were on sale for 30% off.Convert 30% to a decimal

To convert a percent to a decimal:1. remove the percent sign2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

At Jefferson High School, 9% of students are in the band.Convert 9% to a decimal.

To convert a percent to a decimal:1. remove the percent sign2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

The sales tax rate in California is 7.25%.Convert 7.25% to a decimal.

To convert a percent to a decimal:1. remove the percent sign2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

The company has made 120% of profit from sales.Convert 120% to a decimal.

To convert a percent to a decimal:1. remove the percent sign2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

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The shirt is 15% off.
Convert 15% into a decimal.

To convert a percent to a decimal:
1. remove the percent sign
2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left
(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

The sales tax in Kentucky is 6%.
Convert 6% into a decimal.

To convert a percent to a decimal:
1. remove the percent sign
2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left
(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

The store marks the shoes up 125% before selling them.
Convert 125% into a decimal.

To convert a percent to a decimal:
1. remove the percent sign
2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left
(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

Pizza Hut charges a 5% delivery fee.
Convert 5% to a decimal?

To convert a percent to a decimal:
1. remove the percent sign
2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left
(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

A dress is on sale for 40% off.
Convert 40% to a decimal.

To convert a percent to a decimal:
1. remove the percent sign
2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left
(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

The rate of interest on the account was 6.5%.
Convert 6.5% to a decimal.

To convert a percent to a decimal:
1. remove the percent sign
2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left
(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

Jackets were on sale for 30% off.
Convert 30% to a decimal

To convert a percent to a decimal:
1. remove the percent sign
2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left
(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

At Jefferson High School, 9% of students are in the band.
Convert 9% to a decimal.

To convert a percent to a decimal:
1. remove the percent sign
2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left
(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

The sales tax rate in California is 7.25%.
Convert 7.25% to a decimal.

To convert a percent to a decimal:
1. remove the percent sign
2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left
(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

The company has made 120% of profit from sales.
Convert 120% to a decimal.

To convert a percent to a decimal:
1. remove the percent sign
2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left
(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)