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A waitress earned a 18% tip.What decimal is equivalent to 18%

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Answer:

0.18

Explanation:

Percentages and decimals are closely related. As a matter of fact, we don't need to use any actual math to solve this question because there is a shortcut.

Answer by Dividing

One way to solve the question is by dividing. Percentages are numbers that represent a portion of 100. So, to find the decimal form we can divide the percentage by 100.

  • 18/100 = 0.18

Shortcut

While dividing by 100 can work, there is an easier way to find the decimal form. Dividing by 100 will always be equivalent to moving the decimal point 2 digits to the left.

  • This means that 18.0 becomes 0.18 when using this shortcut.
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