Basic Arithmetic : Percents and Decimals
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Example Question #13 : Changing View
Change 
To convert a fraction into a percent, we need to first change the fraction into a decimal.
Now, change the decimal into a percent by multiplying by 100 and adding a percent sign.
Add a percent sign
Example Question #14 : Changing View
What is 
To change a fraction into a percent, you need to first change the fraction into a decimal.
Dividing 12 by 13 gives the following:
Now, to change the decimal to a percent, start by multiplying the decimal by 100.
Then, just add a percent sign.
Example Question #2 : Changing A Fraction To Percent
What is 
Convert 1% to a fraction by dividing 100. One percent is equivalent to:
Multiply this with two, and the answer is:
Example Question #6 : Changing A Fraction To Percent
Convert 
A percentage can be written as a fraction with any positive whole number in the numerator and 100 in the denominator. To write the fraction as a percent, begin by writing both as fractions:
Cross-multiply to find the missing whole number.
Divide the known value by the unknown to solve for x.
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