Converting Percent to Decimal

What is the first step in converting a percentage to a decimal?

• Add a decimal point at the end

• Drop the percent sign

• Multiply by 100

• Move the decimal point to the right

Where is the decimal point located in a whole number like 72?

• At the beginning of the number

• There is no decimal point

• In the middle of the number

• At the end of the number

What is the equivalent decimal of 72%?

• 72.0

• 0.72

• 7.2

• 0.072