DECIMAL TO PERCENT CONVERSIONS

Concept: Decimals, fractions, and percents can be used to show part of a whole. Sometimes it is easier to calculate using fractions. At other times, decimals are more useful. Still other times it is better to use percents. It is helpful to know how to convert back and forth. To convert a decimal number into a percent, follow these two simple steps.

Steps For Converting Decimals To Percents

Step 1 | Move the decimal point two digits to the right.
Step 2 | Place the percent sign (%)on the right of the number.

Example Convert the decimal to a percent. 0.77

Step 1 | Move the decimal point two digits to the right. | 0.77 becomes 077.
Step 2 | Place the percent sign (%)on the right of the number. | 077. becomes 77%

The decimal 0.77 is equal to 77%