Textbook Question
Write each fraction as a decimal. For repeating decimals, write the answer by first using bar notation and then rounding to the nearest thousandth. 3/8
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0:53 minutesProblem 151
Textbook Question
Write each percent as a decimal. 54%
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Recall that to convert a percent to a decimal, you divide the percent value by 100.
Write the percent as a fraction over 100: \(\frac{54}{100}\).
Divide 54 by 100 to convert the fraction to a decimal.
Express the result as a decimal number.
Verify that the decimal is less than 1 since 54% is less than 100%.
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53sKey Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Understanding Percentages
A percentage represents a part out of 100. It is a way to express ratios or fractions with a denominator of 100. For example, 54% means 54 out of 100.
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Converting Percent to Decimal
To convert a percent to a decimal, divide the percentage value by 100. This shifts the decimal point two places to the left. For instance, 54% becomes 0.54.
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Decimal Notation
Decimal notation expresses numbers using a decimal point to separate whole numbers from fractional parts. Decimals are used for precise values and are essential in calculations involving percentages.
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