Change Decimals to Percents

Examples, solutions, videos, worksheets, stories, and songs to help Grade 6 students learn how to change decimals to percents.

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How to convert a decimal to a percent?

1. Move the decimal point two units to the right. Add zeros if necessary.
   
2. Add the % sign.

How to convert a percent to a decimal?

1. Move the decimal point two units to the left. Add zeros if necessary.
   
2. Remove the % sign.

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