Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 3 Exam Practice

Which conversion to percentages is accurate for the decimals 0.5447, 0.2, 0.86, and 0.553?

1. 544.7% 200% 860% 553%

2. 54.47% 20% 86% 55%

3. 5.447% 2.0% 8.6% 5%

4. 54.47% 20% 86% 55.3%

5. 544.7% 200% 86% 5%

6. 54.47% 2% 86.0 55%

The correct answer is: 54.47% 20% 86% 55.3%

The correct conversion of the decimals to percentages involves multiplying each decimal by 100, which shifts the decimal point two places to the right, and then appending the percentage symbol. For 0.5447, when converted to a percentage, it becomes 54.47%. Similarly, 0.2 converts to 20%, 0.86 becomes 86%, and 0.553 converts to 55.3%. This means that when you apply this method consistently to each decimal, you arrive at the percentages represented in the correct choice. This consistency in conversion demonstrates understanding of how decimals and percentages relate. Each conversion here accurately reflects the conversion process, ensuring the precision required in real estate calculations where percentages often play a critical role in assessments and comparisons.