Question 13

159% is equivalent to 1.59.

To convert a percentage to a decimal, you divide by 100. Therefore, 159% equals 159 divided by 100, which results in 1.59.

A) 0.159

This option is incorrect because 0.159 represents 15.9% when converted back to a percentage, not 159%.

B) 1.59

This option is correct as it accurately represents 159% in decimal form. Dividing 159 by 100 yields 1.59, demonstrating the proper conversion from percentage to decimal.

C) 15.9

This choice is incorrect because 15.9 corresponds to 15.9%, not 159%. When converting to a percentage, 15.9 would mean that only 15.9 out of 100 is represented, which is far less than 159%.

D) 159

This option is also incorrect because while 159 is the whole number representation of the percentage, it does not convert to decimal form. It fails to account for the division by 100 necessary to express it as a decimal.

Conclusion

The correct answer is 1.59, as it directly results from dividing 159 by 100. All other options fail to accurately represent the decimal equivalent of 159%, either by miscalculating the division or misrepresenting the percentage value.