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Last updated on August 5, 2025

1.2 as a Percentage

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Numbers can be categorized into different types. Percentages are a way to express a number as a fraction of 100. A percentage represents a part out of a hundred. For example, 50% represents 50 out of 100. Decimals can be converted into percentages by multiplying by 100. For instance, to express 1.2 as a percentage, we will learn how to convert a decimal to a percentage.

1.2 as a Percentage for US Students
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What is 1.2 as a Percentage?

1.2 as a percentage

Answer:

 

The answer for 1.2 as a percentage is 120%.

 

Explanation:

 

Converting a decimal to a percentage is a simple process that can be done by following these steps.

 

Step 1: To convert a decimal number into a percentage, multiply the decimal by 100. Here, the decimal number is 1.2.

 

Step 2: Multiply 1.2 by 100 to convert it into a percentage. 1.2 × 100 = 120

 

Step 3: The result is 120, which means 1.2 is equivalent to 120%.

 

Thus, 1.2 can be expressed as 120%.

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Important Glossaries for 1.2 as a Percentage

 

  • Decimal: A number expressed in the base ten system, which includes a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part.

 

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

 

  • Conversion: The process of changing a number from one form to another, such as from a decimal to a percentage.

 

  • Multiplier: A number by which another number is multiplied. In the context of converting decimals to percentages, the multiplier is 100.
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