Converting percentages to decimals

We can convert a percentage into a decimal by dividing the percentage value by 100.

Example: Convert 45\% to a decimal

• 45 \div 100 = 0.45
• Answer: 0.45

Example: Convert 7.2\% to a decimal

• 7.2 \div 100 = 0.072
• Answer: 0.072

Example: Convert 150\% to a decimal

• 150 \div 100 = 1.5
• Answer: 1.5

Example: Convert 0.5\% to a decimal

• 0.5 \div 100 = 0.005
• Answer: 0.005

Example: Convert 12\frac{1}{2}\% to a decimal

• 12\frac{1}{2} = 12.5
• 12.5 \div 100 = 0.125
• Answer: 0.125

Example: Convert 2500\% to a decimal

• 2500 \div 100 = 25
• Answer: 25

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