Write each decimal as a percent. 0.02

Verified step by step guidance

1. Understand that to convert a decimal to a percent, you multiply the decimal by 100 and then add the percent symbol (%).
2. Write the decimal number given: \(0.02\).
3. Multiply the decimal by 100: \(0.02 \times 100\).
4. Calculate the product (do not provide the final number here, just the operation).
5. Attach the percent symbol (%) to the result to express it as a percent.

Key Concepts

Decimal to Percent Conversion

Converting a decimal to a percent involves multiplying the decimal number by 100 and adding the percent symbol (%). This shifts the decimal point two places to the right, expressing the value as parts per hundred.

Understanding Percent

Percent means 'per hundred,' so a percent value represents a fraction out of 100. For example, 2% means 2 parts out of 100, which helps in comparing and interpreting proportions easily.

Place Value in Decimals

Place value determines the value of each digit in a decimal number based on its position. Recognizing that 0.02 means 2 hundredths helps in accurately converting it to a percent by understanding its fractional equivalent.