Chapter SH, Problem 7.2.6EP

To determine

To calculate: To express each decimal or fraction as percent and round to the nearest tenth if necessary

Answer to Problem 7.2.6EP

  $2.28$ in percent is $228\%$

Explanation of Solution

Given information: Decimal is $2.28$

Formula Used:

To convert decimal into percent, multiply the decimal number by $100$ and put the $\%$ sign

Calculation:

Decimal is given as

  $2.28$

On multiplying the decimal number by $100$

$\begin{array}{l}2.28=2.28\times 100\\ 2.28=228\end{array}$

On putting the $\%$ sign,

  $2.28=228\%$

Conclusion:

Hence, $2.28$ in percent is $228\%$