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Convert the following percent to a decimal. 121%

User Hristo
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Hi

100% ⇒ 1
121% ⇒ x

100x = 121
x = 121/100
x = 1.21

Answer: 1.21
User Ben Avery
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Hello There!

"Percent" means "per 100" or "over 100". To convert 121% to a decimal rewrite 121 percent in terms of per 100 or over 100.

121% = 121 over 100 or,

121% =
(121)/(100)

121 ÷ 100 = 1.21

Therefore, we have shown that...

121% = 1.21

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