Percents and Decimals

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a way to express a number as a fraction of 100. It is denoted by the symbol '%'.

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How do you convert a decimal to a percent?

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To convert a decimal to a percent, multiply the decimal by 100 and add the percent symbol (%).

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Convert 0.5 to a percent.

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50%.

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that represents a part of a whole, using a dot (.) to separate the whole number from the fractional part.

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How do you convert a percent to a decimal?

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To convert a percent to a decimal, divide the percent by 100.

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Convert 75% to a decimal.

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0.75.

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What does 100% represent?

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100% represents a whole or the entire amount.

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If you have 0.25, what is it as a percent?

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25%.

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What is the relationship between percents and fractions?

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Percents can be converted to fractions by placing the percent over 100 and simplifying.

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Convert 10% to a decimal.

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0.10.