Question

Write each as a decimal. Round to the thousandths place. 9) 78.4% 10) 29% Help

Answer 1

Answer:

$(a) 78.4\% = 0.784$

$(b) 29\% =0.290$

Step-by-step explanation:

Required

As a decimal to nearest thousandth

Solving (a): 78.4%

$78.4\%$

Express as fraction

$78.4\% = \frac{78.4}{100}$

Solve fraction

$78.4\% = 0.784$ ----- This is already in thousandth place

Solving (b): 29%

$29\%$

Express as fraction

$29\% =\frac{29}{100}$

Solve fraction

$29\% =0.29$

Approximate

$29\% =0.290$