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Ever saw the need to convert percentages to decimal for a tax problem or some other reason? This article will help you convert it using a calculator.

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  1. Convert a Percentage to Decimal Form with a Calculator Step 1.png
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    Read over the percent-to-decimal problem that needs to be converted.
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  2. Convert a Percentage to Decimal Form with a Calculator Step 2.png
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    Take the number you were given and type this number into your calculator.
  3. Convert a Percentage to Decimal Form with a Calculator Step 3.png
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    Press the division sign.
  4. Convert a Percentage to Decimal Form with a Calculator Step 4.png
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    Type the number 100 into the calculator.Realize that the term percent means "out of 100" or, in reference to calculators and mathematics "divisible by 100". This means that you need to divide two numbers.
  5. Convert a Percentage to Decimal Form with a Calculator Step 5.png
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    Press the Enter or equals sign (dependent on your specific calculator).
  6. Convert a Percentage to Decimal Form with a Calculator Step 6.png
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    Read the calculator's entry.
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