Converting Decimals and Percents

The video tutorial introduces the concept of percents, explaining that 'percent' means per 100. It covers how to convert decimals to percents by multiplying by 100 or moving the decimal point two places to the right. Conversely, it explains converting percents to decimals by dividing by 100 or moving the decimal point two places to the left. The tutorial provides examples for both conversions, emphasizing the importance of using the percent symbol when converting to percents and omitting it when converting to decimals.

What does the term 'percent' literally mean?

• Per 10

• Per 100

• Per 1000

• Per 50

How can you convert a decimal to a percent?

• Multiply by 100

• Subtract 10

• Divide by 10

• Add 100

What is another method to convert a decimal to a percent besides multiplying by 100?

• Move the decimal point two places to the right

• Move the decimal point two places to the left

• Move the decimal point three places to the right

• Move the decimal point one place to the right

How do you convert a percent to a decimal?

• Add 100

• Subtract 10

• Divide by 100

• Multiply by 10

What is an alternative method to convert a percent to a decimal?

• Move the decimal point three places to the left

• Move the decimal point two places to the left

• Move the decimal point one place to the left

• Move the decimal point two places to the right

In the example, what is 0.582 converted to a percent?

• 58.2%

• 0.582%

• 582%

• 5.82%

When converting a decimal to a percent, what must you remember to include?

• A decimal point

• A comma

• A percent symbol

• A dollar sign

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

• Subtract 10

• Add 10

• Multiply by 100

• Divide by 100

What is the decimal equivalent of moving the decimal point two places to the right for 0.582?

• 0.582

• 582

• 58.2

• 5.82

In the example, what is 145.6% converted to a decimal?

• 0.1456

• 145.6

• 1.456

• 14.56