Chapter 6, Problem 1MC

Determine whether each statement is true or false.

l. When converting decimal notation to percent notation. move the decimal point two places to the right and write a percent symbol.

To determine

Whether the statement “when converting decimal notation to percent notation, move the decimal point two place to the right and write a percent symbol” is true or not.

Answer to Problem 1MC

The given statement is true.

Explanation of Solution

Formula used:

The percent notaion of a decimal number n can be converted as $n\times 100$.

Description:

The percent notation of the number 0.0a can be obtain as follows.

That is, $0.0a\times 100=a$.

Here, the decimal point moved 2 places to the right so that it falls after a.

Thus, the percent notation of 0.0a is a%.

Thus, when converting decimal notation to percent notation, move the decimal point two place to the right and write a percent symbol.

Hence, the given statement is true.