To convert a decimal number to a percent, you need to follow these steps:
1. Understand what percentage means: A percentage is a fraction expressed as part of 100. For example, 50% means 50 out of 100.
2. Multiply the decimal by 100: This step is essential because converting a number into a percent effectively means scaling it up by a factor of 100. Multiplying a decimal by 100 moves the decimal point two places to the right.
Let's apply this to the given number, [tex]\(0.000757\)[/tex]:
[tex]\[ 0.000757 \times 100 = 0.0757 \][/tex]
So, [tex]\( 0.000757 \)[/tex] as a percent is [tex]\( 0.0757 \% \)[/tex].
Now, looking at the given options:
A. [tex]\(0.00000757 \%\)[/tex]
B. [tex]\(0.000757 \%\)[/tex]
C. [tex]\(0.0757 \%\)[/tex]
D. [tex]\(0.757 \%\)[/tex]
The correct answer is:
C. [tex]\(0.0757 \%\)[/tex]
