Chapter SH, Problem 7.2.1EP

To determine

To calculate: To write as a decimal

Answer to Problem 7.2.1EP

  $72\%$ in decimal is $0.72$

Explanation of Solution

Given information: Percent is $72\%$

Formula Used:

To convert percent into decimal, divide by $100$ and remove the $\%$ sign

Calculation:

Percent is given as

  $72\%$

On converting the percent into decimal,

  $\begin{array}{l}72\%=\frac{72}{100}\\ 72\%=0.72\end{array}$

Conclusion:

Hence, $72\%$ in decimal is $0.72$