Examples+5.3

The Pie Chart shows where people get their pets. Express each percent as a fraction and as a decimal.

To write a percent as a fraction, first write a fraction with a denominator of 100. Reduce to lowest terms if possible.
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To write percent as a decimal, first write a fraction with a denominator of 100. Divide the numerator by the denominator.


 * Percent || Fraction || Decimal ||
 * Breeders 30% || 30% = 30/100 = 3/10 || 30% = 30/100 = 0.3 ||
 * Friends 25% || 25% = 25/100 = 1/4 || 25% = 25/100 = 0.25 ||
 * Animal Shelters 15% || 15% = 15/100 = 3/20 || 15% = 15/100 = 0.15 ||
 * Pet Stores 10% || 10% = 10/100 = 1/10 || 10% = 10/100 = 0.1 ||
 * Other 20% || 20% = 20/100 = 1/5 || 20% = 20/100 = 0.2 ||