171% as a decimal

Answer

171% as a decimal is 1.71.

Explanation

To convert 171% to a decimal, follow these steps:

Step 1: Understand that a percentage is a fraction of 100. So, 171% can be written as 171/100.

Step 2: To change this to a decimal, divide 171 by 100.

Step 3: Dividing 171 by 100 gives 1.71.

Therefore, 171% as a decimal is 1.71.

• 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.
   
• Conversion: The process of changing from one form to another, such as from a percentage to a decimal.
   
• Decimal Point: A dot (.) used to separate the whole number from the fractional part in a decimal.
   
• Non-recurring Decimal: A decimal that does not repeat infinitely and has a finite number of digits after the decimal point.