Question

true or false? a percentage can be converted to a decimal number by multiplying the percentage by 100, then using that result in a calculation​

Answer 1

False

Explanation:

False. That is how a decimal is converted to a percent.

A percent is converted to a decimal by taking the percent and dividing by 100%

For example:

56% is converted to a decimal by dividing by 100%

56%/100% The percents cancel out and when you divide by 100, you move the decimal two places to the left. .65