MYLAB MATH FOR EXCURSIONS IN MATHEMATIC
MYLAB MATH FOR EXCURSIONS IN MATHEMATIC
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ISBN: 9780136415893
Author: Tannenbaum
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Chapter 10, Problem 1E

Express each of the following percentages as a decimal.

a. 6.25%

b. 3 3 4 %

c. 7 10 %

Expert Solution
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To determine

(a)

The given percentages as a decimal.

Answer to Problem 1E

Solution:

The given percentage is expressed in decimal as 0.0625.

Explanation of Solution

The simplest way to convert a percentage to a decimal is to divide the number (in percentage format) by 100. A percentage is a rate or proportion per hundred.

Given:

The given percentage is 6.25%.

Calculation:

The given number in percentage is 6.25%. The decimal format of this number is given as,

6.25%=6.25100=0.0625

Conclusion:

Thus, the given percentage is expressed in decimal as 0.0625.

Expert Solution
Check Mark
To determine

(b)

The given percentage as a decimal.

Answer to Problem 1E

Solution:

The given percentage is expressed in decimal as 0.0375.

Explanation of Solution

The simplest way to convert a percentage to a decimal is to divide the number (in percentage format) by 100. A percentage is a rate or proportion per hundred.

Given:

The given percentage is 334%.

Calculation:

The given number in percentage is 334%. The decimal format of this number is given as,

334%=3.75%=3.75100=0.0375

Conclusion:

Thus, the given percentage is expressed in decimal as 0.0375.

Expert Solution
Check Mark
To determine

(c)

The given percentages as a decimal.

Answer to Problem 1E

Solution:

The given percentage is expressed in decimal as 0.007

Explanation of Solution

The simplest way to convert a percentage to a decimal is to divide the number (in percentage format) by 100. A percentage is a rate or proportion per hundred.

Given:

The given percentage is 710%.

Calculation:

The given number in percentage is 710%. The decimal format of this number is given as,

710%=0.7%=0.7100=0.007

Conclusion:

Thus, the given percentage is expressed in decimal as 0.007.

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