Question

robbie says 1.4 is equivalent to 14%. della says 1.4 is equivalent to 140%. use the drop-down menus to explain who is correct. click the arrows to choose an answer from each menu. to find the percent equivalent to the number 1.4, find the choose... . this number 1.4 is equivalent to choose... . choose... is correct.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall percent conversion rule

To convert a decimal to a percent, multiply the decimal by 100 (or move the decimal point two places to the right).

Step2: Convert 1.4 to percent

Multiply 1.4 by 100: \(1.4\times100 = 140\). So 1.4 is equivalent to 140%.

Step3: Determine who is correct

Since 1.4 converts to 140%, Della is correct.

Answer:

To find the percent equivalent to the number 1.4, find the product of 1.4 and 100 (or "move the decimal point two places to the right"). The number 1.4 is equivalent to 140%. Della is correct.