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