Converting Percents and Decimals

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What is the definition of a percent?

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A percent is a ratio expressed as a fraction of 100.

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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 a percent sign.

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Convert 0.75 to a percent.

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75%.

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What does it mean to convert a percent to a decimal?

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It means to express the percent as a fraction of 100.

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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 25% to a decimal.

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0.25.

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What is 150% expressed as a decimal?

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1.5.

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Convert 0.005 to a percent.

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0.5%.

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What is the relationship between percents and fractions?

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Percents are a type of fraction where the denominator is always 100.

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Convert 10% to a decimal.

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0.10.