Fractions, Decimals, & Percents

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is denoted by the symbol '%'. For example, 50% means 50 out 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. For example, 25% as a decimal is 0.25 (25 ÷ 100 = 0.25).

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that represents a part of a whole. It is written using a decimal point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, 0.75 represents 75 hundredths.

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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. For example, 0.5 as a percent is 50% (0.5 × 100 = 50).

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What does the decimal point indicate?

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The decimal point shows where whole numbers end and where numbers less than one begin.

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What is a fraction?

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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What is the relationship between fractions, decimals, and percents?

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What is 12.5% as a decimal?

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12.5% as a decimal is 0.125 (12.5 ÷ 100 = 0.125).

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