Percentage to Decimal Conversion
Definition
Converting a percentage to a decimal involves dividing the percentage value by 100.
Example
To calculate the interest on a $100,000 loan at 4.5% interest, you would first convert 4.5% to 0.045. Thus, the interest would be $100,000 * 0.045 = $4,500.
Exam Tip
Remember to move the decimal point two places to the left when converting a percentage to a decimal. Practice this conversion with various percentages to become comfortable and avoid errors.
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