Question

How do you write 0.98 in decimal to a percent?

Answer 1

Hint: As the given number is a decimal number and we have to convert it into percentage. We know that percentage is the number or ratio which represents a fraction of 100. By using this concept we will solve the question.

Complete step-by-step solution:
We have been given a number 0.98.
We have to convert it into a percentage.
In mathematics percentage is the number that represents a fraction of 100. A percentage is denoted by a symbol $\%$. Percentage is a dimensionless number and it has no unit of measurement. Percentage is also used to describe parts of a whole. Now, we know that for converting the decimal into percentage we need to multiply the number by 100 and add the $\%$ sign after that. Then we will get
$\Rightarrow 0.98\times 100$
Now, simplifying above obtained equation we will get
$\Rightarrow 98\%$
Hence above is the required percentage form of given number.

Note: Here in this question we find the percentage of a decimal number by multiplying the number by 100. Alternatively we can also solve this question by dividing the given number by 100.
As we know that $\%=\dfrac{1}{100}$
Now, we will write 0.98 as $\dfrac{98}{100}$ .
Now, simplifying the above equation we will get
$\Rightarrow 98\left( \dfrac{1}{100} \right)$
Now, substituting the value we will get
$\Rightarrow 98\%$
The point to be noted is that we need to add the $\%$ sign.