FTCE General Knowledge Math Practice Test

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How is 12 1/2% expressed as a decimal?

0.125
0.150
0.200
0.250

The correct answer is: 0.125

To convert a percentage into a decimal, you divide the percentage by 100. In this case, 12 1/2% can be first converted to an improper fraction. The mixed number 12 1/2% is equivalent to 12.5%. Now, performing the division: 12.5% ÷ 100 = 0.125. Therefore, 12 1/2% expressed as a decimal is indeed 0.125. This conversion process is a standard technique in mathematics for dealing with percentages, allowing for easier calculations and comparisons. The other options do not represent the correct decimal equivalent of 12.5% when converted correctly.