CLASS-7
CONVERSION OF DECIMAL TO PERCENTAGE

CONVERSION OF DECIMAL TO PERCENTAGE -

To convert a decimal to a percentage, follow these steps:

  1. Multiply the Decimal by 100:-

        This shifts the decimal point two places to the right.

  2.Add the Percentage Symbol (%):-

        To indicate that the number is now a percentage.


Example.1) If you have the decimal 0.85 and want to convert it to a percentage:

Ans.)

   1. Multiply by 100:-

          0.85 × 100 = 85.

   2. Add the percentage symbol:-

                 85%.

So, 0.85 as a percentage is 85%.    (Ans.)



Example.2) If you have the decimal 11.45 and want to convert it to a percentage:

Ans.)

   1. Multiply by 100:-

          11.45 × 100 = 1145.

   2. Add the percentage symbol:-

                 1145%.

So, 11.45 as a percentage is 1145%.    (Ans.)



Example.3) If you have the decimal 0.6362 and want to convert it to a percentage:

Ans.)

   1. Multiply by 100:-

          0.6362 × 100 = 63.62.

   2. Add the percentage symbol:-

                 63.62%.

So, 0.6362 as a percentage is 63.62%.    (Ans.)