Write each decimal as a percent. 0.08

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: \(0.08\).
3. Multiply the decimal by 100: \(0.08 \times 100\).
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, changing the value into a percentage form.

Understanding Percent

A percent represents a part out of 100. It is a way to express ratios or fractions with a denominator of 100, making it easier to compare and understand proportions.

Place Value in Decimals

Place value determines the value of each digit in a decimal number. Knowing that the first digit after the decimal is tenths, the second is hundredths, etc., helps in accurately converting decimals to percents.