Write each percent as a decimal. 7%

Verified step by step guidance

1. Recall that to convert a percent to a decimal, you divide the percent value by 100.
2. Write the percent as a fraction over 100: \(7\% = \frac{7}{100}\).
3. Divide 7 by 100 to convert the fraction to a decimal: \(\frac{7}{100} = 0.07\).
4. Therefore, the decimal equivalent of 7% is 0.07.
5. Remember that moving the decimal point two places to the left is another way to convert a percent to 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, 7% means 7 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, 7% becomes 0.07.

Decimal Notation

Decimal notation expresses numbers using a decimal point to separate the whole number from the fractional part. Decimals are used for precise values less than one, such as 0.07.