To convert a decimal to a percent, simply multiply the decimal by 100. This gives the equivalent percentage of the decimal.
Convert the decimal 3.5/5 into Percent.
3.5/5 as a percent is 70%
Method 1: Multiplication by 100
Step 1: Divide 3.5 by 5 to get the decimal.
3.5 ÷ 5 = 0.7
Step 2: Multiply 0.7 by 100.
0.7 × 100 = 70
Step 3: Add the percent symbol to the result.
The final result is 70%.
Method 2: Moving the Decimal Point
Step 1: Divide 3.5 by 5 to get the decimal.
3.5 ÷ 5 = 0.7
Step 2: Move the decimal point in 0.7 two places to the right.
0.7 becomes 70.
Step 3: Add a percent sign (%) to the result.
The final result is 70%.
Method 3: Using a Proportion
Step 1: Set up a proportion where 3.5 is to 5 as x is to 100.
3.5 / 5 = x / 100
Step 2: Cross-multiply to solve for x.
3.5 × 100 = 5x
x = 70
Step 3: Add the percent symbol to the result.
The final result is 70%.
Decimal to Percent Conversion Table
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