Question

Covert 6 1/2% to a decimal show work

Answer 1

.065

Explanation:

6 1/2 %

=6.5%

=.065

When changing a percent to a decimal, move the decimal point two places to the left.

OR,

percent means per hundred.

(6 1/2)/100

= (13/2)/100

= 13/2 × 1/100

= 13/200

= .065

OR

6 1/2 %

= 6.5/100

=.065