SOLUTION
0.2%¼0.002
PRACTICE
Write each of the following percent values as a decimal:
- 26%
- 3%
- 125%
- 16.6%
- 0.8%
ANSWERS
- 0.26
- 0.03
- 1.25
- 0.166
- 0.008
Changing Decimals to Percents
To change a decimal to a percent, move the decimal point two places to the right
and affix the % sign.
Math Note: If the decimal is located at the end of the number, do
not write it.EXAMPLE
Write 0.78 as a percent.
SOLUTION
0.78¼78%EXAMPLE
Write 0.02 as a percent.
SOLUTION
0.02¼2%CHAPTER 6 Percent 107