1 1/2% as a Decimal

Answer

1 1/2% in decimals can be written as 0.015. To convert a percentage to a decimal, we divide by 100.

Explanation

To convert 1 1/2% to a decimal, follow these steps:

Step 1: Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction. 1 1/2 is equal to 3/2.

Step 2: Convert the fraction to a percentage by dividing by 100. 3/2 ÷ 100 = 3/200.

Step 3: Divide 3 by 200 to get the decimal form. 3 ÷ 200 = 0.015.

Thus, 1 1/2% as a decimal is 0.015.

• Percentage: A fraction or ratio expressed as part of 100.
   
• Decimal: A number that uses the base ten and includes a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part.
   
• Fraction: A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.
   
• Mixed Number: A whole number and a fraction combined into one "mixed" number.
   
• Improper Fraction: A fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.