To convert a decimalto a percent, first divide the numerator by the denominator to get a decimal, and then multiply the decimal by 100 to get the percentage.
Convert the decimal 22.5/30 into Percent.
Method 1: Multiplication by 100
Step 1: Divide the numerator (22.5) by the denominator (30).
22.5 ÷ 30 = 0.75
Step 2: Multiply the result by 100.
0.75 × 100 = 75
Step 3: Add the percent symbol to the result.
The final result is 75%.
Method 2: Moving the Decimal Point
Step 1: Divide the numerator (22.5) by the denominator (30) to get the decimal.
22.5 ÷ 30 = 0.75
Step 2: Move the decimal point in 0.75 two places to the right.
0.75 becomes 75.
Step 3: Add the percent symbol to the result.
The final result is 75%.
Method 3: Using a Proportion
Step 1: Set up a proportion where 22.5 is to 30 as x is to 100.
22.5 / 30 = x / 100
Step 2: Cross-multiply to solve for x.
22.5 × 100 = 30 × x
2250 = 30x
Step 3: Divide both sides by 30.
x = 75
Add the percent symbol to the result. The final result is 75%.
Decimal to Percent Conversion Table
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