Converting Percentages to Fractions: Problem 1

Rule 29:: Recall that 1% = . To convert a percentage to a fraction, simply convert 1% to . To convert a percentage to a decimal, simply convert 1% to .01.

Problem 1:

Convert 3.45% to a fraction, and to a decimal.

Answer:

and 0.0345

Solution:

The percentage 3.45% can be written

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The percentage 3.45% can also be written 3.45 1% = 3.45 0.01 = 0.0345.