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### Writing a Percent as a Decimal

**Task:**
Convert the given percentage to a decimal.

**Example:**
Percentage: 42.7%

**Instructions:**
1. Remove the percent sign (%).
2. Divide the number by 100.

**Conversion:**
\[ 42.7\% = \frac{42.7}{100} = 0.427 \]

**Note:**
Simplify your answer. Type the result as an integer or a decimal.

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Transcribed Image Text:### Writing a Percent as a Decimal **Task:** Convert the given percentage to a decimal. **Example:** Percentage: 42.7% **Instructions:** 1. Remove the percent sign (%). 2. Divide the number by 100. **Conversion:** \[ 42.7\% = \frac{42.7}{100} = 0.427 \] **Note:** Simplify your answer. Type the result as an integer or a decimal. **Interactive Element:** A text box is available for typing your simplified answer.
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