Converting a Percentage to a Decimal

Year 8 Interactive Maths - Second Edition

Converting a Percentage to a Decimal

To convert a percentage to a decimal, first write the percentage as a fraction out of 100 and then move the decimal point two places to the left.

Example 3

Express the following percentages as decimal numbers:

Solution:

Note:

Place a zero in the units column.

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