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Convert the percent to a decimal: 17.6% =

  • A. 17.6
  • B. 1.76
  • C. 0.176
  • D. 0.0176
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide the percentage value by 100. In this case, 17.6% divided by 100 is 0.176. Therefore, the correct answer is 0.176, choice C. Remember, moving the decimal point two places to the left when converting a percentage to a decimal is a common method to follow. In this case, 17.6% as a decimal becomes 0.176, where 17.6% is equal to 17.6/100 = 0.176.