To convert a decimal to a percent, simply multiply the decimal by 100. This gives the equivalent percentage of the decimal.
Convert the decimal 3.5/10 into Percent.
3.5/10 as a percent is 35%
Method 1: Multiplication by 100
Step 1: Divide 3.5 by 10 to get the decimal.
3.5 ÷ 10 = 0.35
Step 2: Multiply 0.35 by 100.
0.35 × 100 = 35
Step 3: Add the percent symbol to the result.
The final result is 35%.
Method 2: Moving the Decimal Point
Step 1: Divide 3.5 by 10 to get the decimal.
3.5 ÷ 10 = 0.35
Step 2: Move the decimal point in 0.35 two places to the right.
0.35 becomes 35.
Step 3: Add a percent sign (%) to the result.
The final result is 35%.
Method 3: Using a Proportion
Step 1: Set up a proportion where 0.35 is to 1 as x is to 100.
0.35 / 1 = x / 100
Step 2: Cross-multiply to solve for x.
0.35 × 100 = x
x = 35
Step 3: Add the percent symbol to the result.
The final result is 35%.
Decimal to Percent Conversion Table
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