Convert percent to decimal (word problems)

The shirt is 15% off.

Convert 15% into a decimal.

Answer explanation

To convert a percent to a decimal:

1. remove the percent sign

2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left

(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

The sales tax in Kentucky is 6%.

Convert 6% into a decimal.

Answer explanation

To convert a percent to a decimal:

1. remove the percent sign

2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left

(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

Tags

CCSS.5.NBT.A.3

CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

The store marks the shoes up 125% before selling them.

Convert 125% into a decimal.

Answer explanation

To convert a percent to a decimal:

1. remove the percent sign

2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left

(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

Tags

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

Pizza Hut charges a 5% delivery fee.

Convert 5% to a decimal?

Answer explanation

To convert a percent to a decimal:

1. remove the percent sign

2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left

(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

A dress is on sale for 40% off.

Convert 40% to a decimal.

Answer explanation

To convert a percent to a decimal:

1. remove the percent sign

2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left

(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

The rate of interest on the account was 6.5%.

Convert 6.5% to a decimal.

Answer explanation

To convert a percent to a decimal:

1. remove the percent sign

2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left

(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

Jackets were on sale for 30% off.

Convert 30% to a decimal

Answer explanation

To convert a percent to a decimal:

1. remove the percent sign

2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left

(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

At Jefferson High School, 9% of students are in the band.

Convert 9% to a decimal.

Answer explanation

To convert a percent to a decimal:

1. remove the percent sign

2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left

(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

Tags

CCSS.5.NBT.A.3

The sales tax rate in California is 7.25%.

Convert 7.25% to a decimal.

Answer explanation

To convert a percent to a decimal:

1. remove the percent sign

2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left

(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

The company has made 120% of profit from sales.

Convert 120% to a decimal.

Answer explanation

To convert a percent to a decimal:

1. remove the percent sign

2. move the decimal point 2 places to the left

(Note: insert extra "0's" as needed)

Tags

CCSS.5.NBT.A.3