CONVERTING TO PERCENTS return
A number such as 4.73 is changed to a percent by moving the decimal point 2 places to the right and adding a percent sign. So 4.73 becomes 473%
Try these examples. a) 2.87
b) .47
c) .003
d) 6.345 answer
To change a ratio fraction to a percent change the ratio fraction to a decimal fraction.
Example Ratio fraction are changed to decimals by dividing the numerator by the denominator. So 3/4 is 3 ÷ 4 = .75 (If needed use you calculator) Then move the decimal point 2 places to the right and add a % sign. So 3/4 = .75 , move the decimal point 2 places to the right and add the percent sign = 75%
Try these examples.
1) 1/2 =
2) 5/8 =
3) 1/6 =
4) 34 1/2 = answers