0.07 as a percentage
Understand the Problem
The question is asking how to convert the decimal 0.07 into a percentage. This involves multiplying the decimal by 100 to express it as a percent.
Answer
7%
Answer for screen readers
0.07 as a percentage is 7%
Steps to Solve
- Multiply the decimal by 100
Convert the decimal to a percentage by multiplying it by 100.
$$0.07 \times 100 = 7$$
- Add the percentage symbol
After multiplying, add the percentage symbol (%) to the result.
0.07 as a percentage is 7%
More Information
Multiplying by 100 effectively shifts the decimal point two places to the right. For decimals less than 1, the percentage will also be less than 100%.
Tips
A common mistake is to misplace the decimal point or forget to add the percentage symbol.