Which of the following is the decimal form of 98.2%?
A. 9.82
B. 9820
C. 982
D. 0.982
Percentages are fractions with denominator equal to 100. To convert a percent to decimal form, divide the value by 100.
The decimal form of 98.2% is 0.982.
Therefore, the Correct Answer is D.
More Questions on TEAS 7 Math
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Q #1: A recipe calls for 3 teaspoons of vanilla. 1 teaspoon equals approximately 4.93 mL. Which of the following is the correct amount of vanilla in mL?
A. 34.33 mL
B. 9.58 mL
C. 10.49 mL
D. 14.79 mL
Answer Explanation
To find the amount of vanilla in mL, use dimensional analysis of the units of measurements.
Two ways to convert between teaspoon and mL are:
Since we are required to find the amount in mL, we use a cionverstioon that will result in mL. Inspecting the above options, we use the second option and set up an equation in way the unwanted units cancel out and leave the wanted unit we are looking for. Then,
Thus, a recipe of 3 teaspoons equals 14.79 mL.
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Q #2: How many milliliters are there in 6.5 liters?
A. 0.65
B. 65
C. 650
D. 6500
Answer Explanation
We use the relation 1 L=1000 mL to convert L to mL.
The two options for converting between L and mL are
And
We use the first option to convert 6.5 L to mL as follows:
Thus, 6.5 L is 6500 mL.
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Q #3: As the dollar rate increases in a day, the amount of investment, stock prices, and forex exchange deposit available also decreases. Which of the following is the independent variable?
A. Amount of investment
B. Dollar rate
C. Stock prices
D. Forex exchange deposit
Answer Explanation
Based on the given scenario, the outcome of measuring the daily dollar rate is the decline in investment, stock prices, and forex exchange. The three outcomes are dependent variables while the dollar rate is the independent variable.
