Question

(a) Write 130% as a decimal.
(a) 130% =

Answer 1

Answer: 1.3

Explanation:

100% is equal to 1. Now we just have to find the value of 30%. Divide 1 by 10 and multiply by 3 to get 0.3. Since 0.3 is 30% and 1 is 100%, 130% = 1 + 0.3 = 1.3.

An easier way of converting is dividing the percentage by 100.

Answer 2

Answer: 1.3

Explanation:

We know that in order to convert from percentages to decimals, we divide by 100. Therefore, 130 percent is the same as 1.3.