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MEAP Preparation - Grade 6 Mathematics
2.92 Percents to Decimals

Method
  1. To convert a percentage to decimal, divide the given percentage by 100.
  2. The fraction so obtained is then converted to decimals.
Example: Convert 15% to decimal.
15/100
The decimal form of 15/100 = 0.15
Answer: 0.15

Example: Convert 28% to decimal.
28/100
The decimal form of 28/100 = 0.28
Answer: 0.28

Example: Convert 380% to decimal.
3800
The decimal form of 380 = 0.15
Answer: 380

Another method to convert percents to decimal is, first drop the percent sign and move the decimal point two places to the left.
48% = 0.48
9% = 0.09
75.5% = 0.755


Directions: Convert the following percents to decimals. Also write at least 10 examples of your own.
Q 1: 19% of 200
19
20
21
38

Q 2: 58%
58
0.58
0.058
05.8

Q 3: 45%
0.045
4.5
0.45
45

Q 4: 9%
0.09
90
9
0.9

Q 5: Rename 3% as a decimal
3.0
0.003
300
0.03

Q 6: Rename 35% as a decimal
3.5
.035
0.35

Q 7: 80%
8.8
.88
.8

Q 8: 100%
1
11
10

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