To convert a percentage to a decimal, you follow a straightforward process. Let's take the percentage [tex]\( 28.9\% \)[/tex] as an example.
1. Understand the Meaning of Percentage:
The term "percent" means "per hundred." So, [tex]\( 28.9\% \)[/tex] is equivalent to [tex]\( 28.9 \)[/tex] out of [tex]\( 100 \)[/tex].
2. Divide by 100:
To convert the percentage to a decimal, you need to divide the percentage value by [tex]\( 100 \)[/tex]. This operation moves the decimal point two places to the left.
[tex]\[
\text{Decimal} = \frac{28.9}{100}
\][/tex]
3. Perform the Division:
When you divide [tex]\( 28.9 \)[/tex] by [tex]\( 100 \)[/tex], you move the decimal point two places to the left:
[tex]\[
28.9 \div 100 = 0.289
\][/tex]
Therefore, [tex]\( 28.9\% \)[/tex] converted to a decimal is [tex]\( 0.289 \)[/tex].
