Flashcard 9 - Math Flashcard Set for the NLN NEX

divide; multiply

To convert a percentage into a decimal, you divide it by 100. This is because a percentage is a representation of a portion out of 100, so dividing by 100 converts it into its decimal equivalent.

To convert a decimal into a percentage, you multiply it by 100. This is because a decimal represents a portion of 1, and multiplying by 100 transforms it into a percentage, where the whole is represented by 100.