3% of $100.00 = 0.03*$100.00 = $3.00
3% = 3%/100% = 3/100 = .03
You can always multiply or divide by 1 (or any renaming of 1) without changing the value.
100% = 1
It is useful to multiply by 100% to convert to a percentage. It is useful to divide by 100% when converting from a percentage to a fraction or decimal.
3% = 3%/100% = 3/100 = .03
You can always multiply or divide by 1 (or any renaming of 1) without changing the value.
100% = 1
It is useful to multiply by 100% to convert to a percentage. It is useful to divide by 100% when converting from a percentage to a fraction or decimal.
