Assessment and Learning in Knowledge Spaces (ALEKS) Basic Math Placement Practice Test

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What should you do after obtaining a decimal from a fraction in the percentage conversion process?

Turn it back into a fraction
Multiply it by 100
Ignore the decimal
Subtract from 1

The correct answer is: Multiply it by 100

When converting a fraction to a percentage, the decimal obtained after dividing the numerator by the denominator represents the fraction's value in decimal form. The next step in determining the percentage involves multiplying this decimal by 100. This multiplication is essential as it shifts the decimal point two places to the right, effectively converting the decimal into a percentage format. For instance, if the decimal you obtained was 0.75, multiplying it by 100 will yield 75, indicating that the fraction represents 75% of the whole. This operation is the standard procedure in percentage conversion, thus making it the correct approach to take after obtaining a decimal from a fraction.