Converting a Percent Into a Decimal Number

It is possible to convert a percent into a decimal number and the other way around. Consider the following percent. 93 % This percent can be rewritten as a decimal number by dividing it by 100 and removing the percent sign.

1

Divide the Percent by 100

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To divide by 100, the decimal point can be moved two places to the left. Do not forget to write a 0 to the left of the decimal point if there is no number to its left after moving it.

2

Remove the Percent Sign

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Once the number has been divided by 100, the percent sign has to be removed.

Therefore, 93 % is equivalent to 0.93.