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  • 08-01-2015
  • Mathematics
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why isn't 14.5% equivalent to the decimal 14.5

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  • 08-01-2015
[tex]14.5\%=\frac{14.5}{100}=\frac{145}{1000}=0.145 \\ \\ 0.145 \not= 14.5[/tex]
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newyorkstarrs
newyorkstarrs newyorkstarrs
  • 08-01-2015
In order to convert a decimal into a percentage you have to multiply the decimal by 100. If you did that to 14.5 it would end up being 1450%. Or move the decimal point two places to the right. 
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