How do I convert percent to decimal?

Divide the percentage by 100. For example, 75% = 75 / 100 = 0.75.

Why do we divide by 100 to convert percent to decimal?

Because "percent" means "per hundred". So 75% literally means 75 per 100, which equals 0.75 in decimal form.

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Percentage (%)

Decimal = Percentage / 100

percentage:75

decimal:0.75

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