Percent as Decimal

88% =

• 0.88

• 0.088

• 8.8

30% =

• 0.30

• 0.030

• 0.0030

• 3.0

5% =

• 0.05

• 0.005

• 0.5

28% =

• 0.28

• 28

• 0.028

Change .125 to a percent.

• 1.25%

• 0.125%

• 125%

• 12.5%

Answer explanation

To convert from a decimal to a percent, move the decimal point 2 places to the right and add a percent sign. (Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

to turn a decimal to a percent you need to...

• divide by 100

• multiply by 100

• subtract 100

• add 100

Convert .15 into a percent.

• 1.5%

• .15%

• 15%

• 150%

Answer explanation

To convert from a decimal to a percent, move the decimal point 2 places to the right and add a percent sign. (Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

• A
• B
• C
• D

How do you change .45 to a percent?

• Move the decimal point 2 places to the right and add a percent sign.

  .45 = 45%

• Move the decimal point 2 places to the left and add a percent sign.

  .45 = .0045%

• Move the decimal point 1 place to the right and add a percent sign.

  .45 = 4.5%

• Move the decimal point 1 place to the left and add a percent sign.

  .45 = .045%

Answer explanation

To convert from a decimal to a percent, move the decimal point 2 places to the right and add a percent sign. (Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

Change .16 to a percent.

• 16%

• 1.6%

• 160%

• 0.16%