Unit 1: Percentages

1.3 Decimals and percentages

To convert a decimal to a percentage, multiply by 100%.

To do this, move the decimal point two places to the right.

Examples

Convert 0.3 to a percentage. Change 0.345 to a percentage.

0.3 × 100% = 30% 0.345 × 100% = 34.5%

1 Convert these decimals to percentages.

a 0.14 ___________ b 0.35 ___________ c 0.72 ___________
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d 0.83 ___________ e 0.06 ___________ f 0.85 ___________
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g 0.4 ___________ h 0.5 ___________ i 0.3 ___________
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j 0.125 ___________ k 0.625 ___________ l 0.745 ___________
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m 0.859 ___________ n 0.106 ___________ o 0.043 ___________
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p 0.48 ___________ q 0.05 ___________ r 0.115 ___________
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s 1.25 ___________ t 1.65 ___________
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u 1.05 ___________ v 1.5 ___________
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w 1.9 ___________ x 2.5 ____________
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