Write each percent as a decimal. 39%

Verified step by step guidance

1. Understand that to convert a percent to a decimal, you divide the percent value by 100 because 'percent' means 'per hundred'.
2. Write the percent as a fraction: $\frac{39}{100}$.
3. Divide 39 by 100 to convert the fraction to a decimal form.
4. Move the decimal point two places to the left in the number 39 to perform the division by 100.
5. Write the resulting decimal number, which represents 39% as a decimal.

Key Concepts

Understanding Percentages

A percentage represents a part out of 100. It is a way to express ratios or fractions with a denominator of 100. For example, 39% means 39 out of 100.

Converting Percent to Decimal

To convert a percent to a decimal, divide the percentage value by 100. This shifts the decimal point two places to the left. For instance, 39% becomes 0.39.

Decimal Notation

Decimal notation expresses numbers using a decimal point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part. Decimals are used for precise values less than one, such as 0.39.