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13% as a decimal

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Converting percentages to decimals is a straightforward process. A percentage represents a part out of 100. To convert a percentage to a decimal, you simply divide by 100. This conversion helps in various mathematical calculations and comparisons. A decimal is a numerical representation that uses the base ten and includes a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part.

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What is 13% as a decimal?

13 percent as a decimal

 

Answer

 

13% as a decimal is 0.13.

 

Explanation

 

To convert 13% to a decimal, follow these steps:

 

Step 1: Understand that percent means per hundred. So, 13% is the same as 13 per 100.

 

Step 2: Divide the percentage by 100 to convert it to a decimal. This means dividing 13 by 100.

 

Step 3: Perform the division: 13 ÷ 100 = 0.13.

 

Therefore, 13% as a decimal is 0.13.

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Important Terms for Understanding 13% as a Decimal

 

  • Decimal: A numerical representation that uses the base ten and includes a decimal point.

 

  • Conversion: The process of changing from one form to another.

 

  • Decimal Point: A dot used to separate the whole number part from the fractional part in a decimal.

 

  • Fraction: A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.
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