Decimals to Percents - Powers of Ten (Level 1)

This math topic focuses on converting decimals to percentages, emphasizing the use of powers of ten. The problems ask students to transform decimals like 0.5, 0.6, 0.04, 0.8, 0.9, 0.1, and 0.08 into percent form, with multiple possible answers provided, ranging significantly (e.g., from 0% to 5,000% for 0.5). This builds familiarity with different results depending on how the decimal is handled or interpreted in powers of ten. This skill forms a part of a broader unit exploring relationships among fractions, decimals, and percents.

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Decimals to Percents - Powers of Ten Worksheet

Math worksheet on 'Decimals to Percents - Powers of Ten (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Percentages - Intro' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/percentages_intro/

1

Convert this decimal to a percent

0.3

a

30%

b

3%

c

0%

d

3,000%

e

300%

2

Convert this decimal to a percent

0.01

a

0.1%

b

10%

c

100%

d

0%

e

1%

3

Convert this decimal to a percent

0.06

a

0.6%

b

6%

c

0%

d

600%

e

60%

f

0.1%

4

Convert this decimal to a percent

0.8

a

1%

b

8%

c

80%

d

8,000%

e

0%

f

800%

5

Convert this decimal to a percent

0.9

a

1%

b

9,000%

c

900%

d

0%

e

90%

6

Convert this decimal to a percent

0.6

a

0%

b

60%

c

600%

d

1%

e

6%

f

6,000%

7

Convert this decimal to a percent

0.05

a

0.1%

b

5%

c

0.5%

d

500%

e

50%

f

0%