1/2 of 0.2 percent equals

1/2 of 0.2 percent equals
(A) 1
(B) ...
(C) ...
(D) ...
(E) ...

*This question is included in Nova Math - Diagnostic: Test / Review

 
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Posted: 12/29/2011 14:39
I dont understand why .2 is divided by 100. Isn't it multiply? Someone help thanks :)
 
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Posted: 12/29/2011 14:40
Oh wait never mind I get it thanks :)
 
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Posted: 08/31/2012 21:47
im not understanding this. how do i set the problem up
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Posted: 08/31/2012 22:24
Neha, have you read the solution? Which part don't you understand?
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Posted: 09/07/2012 20:23
How to set up:

1/2 * .2 percent
= 1/2 * .2 * 1/100
= 1/2 * .002, recall that dividing by 100 means adding 2 zeros behind the decimal
= .001