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What is the easiest way to find a percent of a number?

User Dmitri M
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For Example:

Decimal:
.70 = 70%
Move the decimal 2 spaces to the right
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Fraction:
7/10 = 70%
7/10 = 70/100
Multiply by 10
4/7 = .57
Divide the numerator by the
denominator
( 4 divided by 7 )
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User Misam
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The easiest way for me is to use the integer rules
User Andrew Whitehouse
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