Question

Convert these percent to a decimal 89.2%, 5%, 177%, 78.4%, 7%, and 46.3%

Answer 1

Each of these percents can be converted to a decimal by moving the decimal 2 places to the left. 89.2% would become 0.892, 5% would become 0.05, 177% would become 1.77, 78.4% would become 0.784, 7% would become 0.07, and 46.3% would become a 0.463.

Answer 2

To convert a percent to a decimal, move the decimal point two places to the left.

89.2% ⇒ 0.892
5% ⇒ 0.05
177% ⇒ 1.77
78.4% ⇒ 0.784
46.3% ⇒ 0.463