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The word percent comes from the Latin word “per centum,” “per” meaning “for each,” and “centum” meaning “hundred.”
Thus,
We can see how a fraction can be converted to a percent by analyzing the method that is converted to a percent. In order to convert to a percent, we need to introduce (since percent means for each hundred).
Convert each fraction to a percent.
We can see how a decimal is converted to a percent by analyzing the method that
is converted to a percent. We need to introduce
Convert each decimal to a percent.
Notice that the decimal point in the original number has been moved to the right 2 places.
Notice that the decimal point in the original number has been moved to the right 2 places.
Notice that the decimal point in the original number has been moved to the right 2 places.
We can see how a percent is converted to a decimal by analyzing the method that 12% is converted to a decimal. We need to introduce
Convert each percent to a decimal.
Notice that the decimal point in the original number has been moved to the left 2 places.
Notice that the decimal point in the original number has been moved to the left 2 places.
Notice that the decimal point in the original number has been moved to the left 2 places.
For the following problems, convert each fraction to a percent.
For the following problems, convert each decimal to a percent.
For the following problems, convert each percent to a decimal.
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