Question 8

0.437 written as a percent is 43.70%

To convert the decimal 0.437 to a percentage, you multiply it by 100, resulting in 43.70%. This shows that 0.437 is equivalent to 43.70% when expressed in percentage form.

A) 0.04%

This option is incorrect because 0.04% represents a much smaller value than 0.437. To convert 0.04% back to decimal form, one would divide by 100, resulting in 0.0004, which does not match the original number.

B) 0.44%

Option B is also incorrect as it suggests that 0.437 is a very small percentage. When converted, 0.44% equals 0.0044 in decimal form, which is significantly less than 0.437.

C) 4.37%

This choice is incorrect as well. While it may seem close, 4.37% corresponds to 0.0437 in decimal form, which is still much smaller than 0.437. This shows a misunderstanding of the conversion process.

D) 43.70%

This is the correct option. Converting 0.437 to a percentage involves multiplying by 100, yielding 43.70%. This accurately represents the original decimal in percentage terms.

Conclusion

The correct answer is 43.70% because it accurately reflects the conversion of the decimal 0.437 into percentage form by multiplying by 100. All other options either understate the value significantly or misrepresent the conversion process, confirming that D is the only valid choice.