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To express ​% as a​ decimal, move the decimal point ▼ two three one places to the ▼ left right and ▼ leave the number as it is. remove the dollar sign. divide by 100. remove the percent sign.

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To express ​7.5 % as a​ decimal, _______, ___________ and remove the percent sign.

▼ move the decimal point [two] [three] [one] places to the [left] [right]

▼ leave the number as it is.

▼ remove the dollar sign.

▼ divide by 100.

Answer:

▼ move the decimal point [two] places to the [left]

▼ divide by 100.

Explanation:

Given


Number = 7.5\%

Required

Express as decimal [Select all correct options]

From the list of given options, the correct options are:

▼ move the decimal point [two] places to the [left]

▼ divide by 100.

To prove that the options are correct:

(1)

▼ move the decimal point [two] places to the [left]

7.5% becomes 0.075%

▼ Remove the percent sign

0.075% becomes 0.075

So:


7.5\% = 0.075

(2)

Divide by 100

7.5% when divided by 100 is: 0.075%

Remove the % sign, we have: 0.075

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