Convert Percents to Decimals
Move the decimal point 2 places to the left and remove the "%" sign
Converting From Percent to Decimal
Percent means "per 100", so 50% means 50 per 100, or simply 50/100
When we divide 50 by 100 we get 0.5 (a decimal number).
So, to convert from percent to decimal: divide by 100, and remove the "%" sign.
The Easy Way
The easy way to divide by 100 is to move the decimal point 2 places to the left, so:
| From Percent | To Decimal |
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| move the decimal point 2 places to the left, and remove the "%" sign |
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Example: Convert 8.5% to decimal
Move the decimal point two places to the left: 8.5 → 0.85 → 0.085
(Note how we inserted an extra "0" as needed)
Answer 8.5% = 0.085
Example: Convert 250% to decimal
Move the decimal point two places to the left: 250. → 25. → 2.5
Answer 250% = 2.5