Chapter SR2, Problem 16P

Solution

To write the percentage $16\%$ as a decimal.

  $0.16$

Given:

The percentage, $16\%$ .

Concept Used:

To convert a percentage into equivalent decimal, divide the number by 100.

Calculation:

In order to write the given percentage $16\%$ as a decimal, divide the number by 100 and simplify further as shown below

  $\begin{array}{c}16\%=\frac{16}{100}\\ =16÷100\\ =0.16\end{array}$

Thus, the given percentage as an equivalent decimal is $0.16$ .