Express each of the following as a decimal:

(i) 6% (ii) 72% (iii) 125%

(i) 6% means, 6 divided by 100.


So, 6% = 6 /100


= 3 /50 = 0.06


(ii) 72% means, 72 divided by 100.


So, 72% = 72 /100


= 18 /25 = 0.72


(iii) 125% means, 125 divided by 100.


So, 125% = 125 /100


= 5 /4 = 1.25


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