Converting Percentages to Decimals

The video tutorial explains how to convert percentages to decimals by dividing the percentage by 100, which is equivalent to moving the decimal point two spaces to the left. This method is referred to as the 'decimal dance.' The tutorial provides examples with 25%, 123%, and 6%, demonstrating the conversion process and emphasizing the removal of the percentage sign to obtain the final decimal value.

What does the term 'percent' mean?

• Per 100

• Per 10

• Per 50

• Per 1000

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

• Add 100

• Subtract 50

• Multiply by 10

• Divide by 100

What is the 'decimal dance' method?

• Moving the decimal point two spaces to the right

• Moving the decimal point two spaces to the left

• Adding two zeros

• Subtracting two zeros

How do you convert 25% to a decimal?

• 0.025

• 0.25

• 2.5

• 25.0

What is the decimal equivalent of 123%?

• 12.3

• 0.123

• 123.0

• 1.23

Why is it important to remove the percent sign after conversion?

• To make it easier to multiply

• To simplify addition

• To ensure the number is in decimal form

• To avoid confusion with fractions

What is the decimal form of 6%?

• 0.06

• 6.0

• 0.006

• 0.6

Why might you add a zero when converting a small percent like 6%?

• To increase the value

• To clarify the decimal placement

• To make it a fraction

• To make it a whole number

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

• Subtract 50

• Multiply by 10

• Move the decimal point two spaces to the left

• Add 100

What is the decimal equivalent of 50%?

• 0.05

• 50.0

• 5.0

• 0.5