Question

Convert the decimal to a percent. 0.12573 Question 4 options: 0.0012573% 1.2573% 12.573% 12573%

Answer 1

12.573%

Explanation:

Percent means "parts per 100".

Therefore, to convert a decimal to a percent, multiply the decimal by 100.

When multiplying a decimal by a multiple of 10, simply move the decimal point to the right the same number of places as there are zeros.

Therefore, to multiply a decimal by 100, simply move the decimal point 2 places to the right.

⇒ 0.12573 × 100 = 12.573%