Question 63

17.6% = 0.176

To convert a percentage to a decimal, you divide the percentage by 100. Therefore, 17.6% equals 0.176 when divided by 100.

A) 17.6

This option is incorrect because it presents the percentage as a whole number rather than converting it to a decimal. The conversion process requires dividing by 100, which is not reflected in this choice.

B) 1.76

This option is also incorrect as it suggests a miscalculated conversion. While it is a number derived from the percentage, it does not represent the correct decimal form of 17.6% since it does not account for the division by 100.

C) 0.176

This option is correct because it accurately represents the decimal equivalent of 17.6% after dividing by 100. The calculation confirms that 17.6% translates directly to 0.176.

D) 0.0176

This option is incorrect; it appears to be a further miscalculation of the conversion. It suggests a decimal point that is misplaced, which does not reflect the correct transformation of 17.6% to a decimal.

Conclusion

The correct answer is 0.176, as it appropriately represents the decimal form of 17.6% after dividing by 100. The other options fail to correctly reflect this conversion, either by presenting whole numbers or incorrectly placed decimal points, demonstrating a misunderstanding of the conversion process.