To convert a decimal to a percent, simply multiply the decimal by 100. This gives the equivalent percentage of the decimal.
Convert the decimal 8.7 into Percent.
8.7 as a percent is 870%
Method 1: Multiplication by 100
Step 1: Multiply 8.7 by 100.
8.7 × 100 = 870
Step 2: Add the percent symbol to the result.
The final result is 870%.
Method 2: Moving the Decimal Point
Step 1: Move the decimal point in 8.7 two places to the right.
8.7 becomes 870.
Step 2: Add a percent sign (%) to the result.
The final result is 870%.
Method 3: Using a Proportion
Step 1: Set up a proportion where 8.7 is to 1 as x is to 100.
8.7 / 1 = x / 100
Step 2: Cross-multiply to solve for x.
8.7 × 100 = x
x = 870
Step 3: Add the percent symbol to the result.
The final result is 870%.
Decimal to Percent Conversion Table
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