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120% as a decimal

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Converting percentages to decimals is a straightforward process. First, we need to understand what a percentage is. A percentage represents a number out of 100. To convert a percentage to a decimal, we move the decimal point two places to the left, effectively dividing the number by 100. This conversion helps in various mathematical calculations and comparisons.

120% as a decimal for US Students
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What is 120% as a decimal?

120% as a DecimalAnswer

 

120% as a decimal is written as 1.2.

 

Explanation

 

To convert 120% to a decimal, we follow these steps:

 

Step 1: Recognize that the percentage, 120%, means 120 out of 100.

 

Step 2: To convert a percentage to a decimal, we divide by 100. This is equivalent to moving the decimal point two places to the left.

 

Step 3: Therefore, 120% becomes 1.20, which simplifies to 1.2. This simple conversion shows how percentages relate directly to decimals.

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Important Glossaries for 120% as a decimal

  • Percentage: A representation of a number as a fraction of 100.

 

  • Decimal: A numerical representation using a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part.

 

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

 

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

 

  • Simplification: The process of expressing a number in its simplest form.
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