To convert a decimal to a percent, simply multiply the decimal by 100. This gives the equivalent percentage of the decimal.
Convert the decimal 1.38 into Percent.
1.38 as a percent is 138%
Method 1: Multiplication by 100
Step 1: Multiply 1.38 by 100.
1.38 × 100 = 138
Step 2: Add the percent symbol to the result.
The final result is 138%.
Method 2: Moving the Decimal Point
Step 1: Move the decimal point in 1.38 two places to the right.
1.38 becomes 138.
Step 2: Add a percent sign (%) to the result.
The final result is 138%.
Method 3: Using a Proportion
Step 1: Set up a proportion where 1.38 is to 1 as x is to 100.
1.38 / 1 = x / 100
Step 2: Cross-multiply to solve for x.
1.38 × 100 = x
x = 138
Step 3: Add the percent symbol to the result.
The final result is 138%.
Decimal to Percent Conversion Table
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