Question

Convert the given decimal fractions to per cents.

(a) $0.65$

(b) $2.1$

(c) $0.02$

(d) $12.35$

Answer 1

(a)

$0.65$

$=0.65\times 100\%$

$=65\%$ [Shifted the decimal point two steps towards right]

(b)

$2.1$

$=2.1\times 100\%$

$=210\%$

(c)

$0.02$

$=0.02\times 100\%$

$=2\%$

(d)

$12.35$

$=12.35\times 100\%$

$=1235\%$