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Last updated on August 5, 2025

1.5 as a Percentage

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Numbers can be categorized into different types. Percentage is one of its kinds. It is always represented as a fraction of 100. A percentage represents a part of a whole out of 100. Decimals represent the fractional part of numbers. For example, 50%, where the numbers in decimal are expressed with a decimal point (.), for example, 1.5. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a percentage.

1.5 as a Percentage for US Students
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What is 1.5 as a Percentage?

1.5 as a percentage

Answer

 

The answer for 1.5 as a percentage will be 150%.

 

Explanation

 

Converting a decimal to a percentage is a task for students that can be done easily. You can follow the steps mentioned below to find the answer.

 

Step 1: Firstly, any decimal number should be converted to a fraction of 100 for easy calculation. Here, 1.5 is the number to be converted.

 

Step 2: To convert a decimal to a percentage, you need to multiply the decimal number by 100. 1.5 × 100 = 150

 

Step 3: Thus, 1.5 in percentage form is 150%.

 

Therefore, 1.5 can be written as 150%.

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Important Glossaries for 1.5 as a Percentage

  • Percentage: A part or portion out of 100, represented using the percent symbol (%).
     
  • Decimal: A number that uses the base ten and includes a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part.
     
  • Convert: The process of changing a number from one form to another, such as from decimal to percentage.
     
  • Multiply: To increase a number by another number, used in conversion processes to obtain a percentage.
     
  • Fraction: A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole, often used in conversion processes.
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