Converting Decimals to Percentages

This video tutorial explains how to convert decimals into percentages using two methods: multiplying the decimal by 100 and moving the decimal point two places to the right. It provides examples to illustrate these methods and concludes with a summary of the conversion techniques.

What is the first step in converting a decimal to a percent using the multiplication method?

• Subtract 100 from the decimal

• Add 100 to the decimal

• Multiply the decimal by 100

• Divide the decimal by 100

If you multiply 0.15 by 100, what percentage do you get?

• 1.5%

• 15%

• 150%

• 0.15%

How do you convert 0.39 to a percentage using the multiplication method?

• 0.39%

• 3.9%

• 39%

• 390%

What is the second method for converting a decimal to a percent?

• Multiply by 10

• Move the decimal point two places to the right

• Divide by 10

• Move the decimal point one place to the left

Using the second method, what is 0.0042 as a percentage?

• 4.2%

• 0.42%

• 0.042%

• 42%

What percentage does 1.3 become when using the second method?

• 13%

• 130%

• 1.3%

• 0.13%

What is the result of converting 12.9 to a percentage using the multiplication method?

• 1.29%

• 129%

• 12.9%

• 1290%

Which of the following is a correct method to convert a decimal to a percentage?

• Multiply by 10

• Move the decimal point three places to the right

• Divide by 100

• Multiply by 100