Question 29

12.5% is equivalent to 0.125 as a decimal.

To convert a percentage to a decimal, you divide by 100. Thus, 12.5% becomes 12.5 ÷ 100, which equals 0.125.

A) 1.25

This option is incorrect because 1.25 represents 125%, not 12.5%. To convert a percentage to a decimal, you need to divide by 100 rather than multiply.

B) 0.125

This option is correct. Dividing 12.5 by 100 gives you 0.125, which is the decimal representation of 12.5%.

C) 0.0125

This option is incorrect as it represents 1.25% when converted back to a percentage. Dividing 12.5 by 100 results in 0.125, not 0.0125.

D) 12.5

This option is incorrect since it is the original percentage value, not its decimal form. The decimal form of 12.5% is obtained by dividing by 100.

Conclusion

The conversion of 12.5% to a decimal is definitively 0.125, which is accurately represented by option B. All other options fail to provide the correct decimal conversion, highlighting the importance of proper percentage-to-decimal conversion techniques.