How do you write 3.5% in decimal form?

1 Answer
Oct 3, 2016

#3.5% = 3.5/100 = 35/1000 = 0.035#

Explanation:

Remember that decimals and percents are different forms of writing the same thing.
A fraction with a denominator of 100 can be written directly as a percent or as a decimal.

#19/100 = 0.19 = 19%" "larr# they are equal and interchangeable.

#3.5% = 3.5/100 = 35/1000 = 0.035#