how to change percentage to numbers
Move the percent sign two places to the left. Add a decimal point there.
Actually, don't move the percent sign at all. Get rid of the percent sign.
Think about what percent means:
Per (each)
Cent (the prefix meaning 100. Century is 100 years)
So .. when you have "per," you divide. So it's basically saying divide by 100.
If you want to change 5% into a number, take 5/100 = .05
If you want to take 542% into a number, take 542 / 100 and get 5.42
Easier way? Brittany was partially right. Just move the decimal place 2 places to the left. But unless you see why you're doing that, it won't make sense :) And be sure to NOT leave the % sign in there.
what is the best meaning of the prefix cent-?
The prefix "cent-" in the English language has two main meanings.
1. Cent- as in "hundred": The prefix "cent-" in this context means "one hundred." It is derived from the Latin word "centum," which also means "hundred." For example, century refers to a period of 100 years, centennial refers to an event occurring once every 100 years, and centimeter refers to a unit of measurement equal to one hundredth of a meter.
2. Cent- as in "money": The prefix "cent-" can also refer to a monetary unit or denomination. In this sense, it represents one-hundredth of a basic monetary unit. For example, cent refers to a smaller unit of currency, such as the cent in the United States dollar or the euro. It is equivalent to one cent being equal to one-hundredth of a dollar or euro.
Both meanings of the prefix "cent-" involve the concept of a hundred, whether it is representing a numerical value or a portion of currency.