What is the correct way to convert a percentage to a decimal?

To convert a percentage to a decimal, you move the decimal point two spaces to the left. This is based on the definition of a percentage, which means "per hundred." For example, to convert 75% to a decimal, moving the decimal point two spaces to the left transforms it from 75.0 to 0.75.

Additionally, dividing by 100 effectively achieves the same result as moving the decimal point two spaces to the left. Although that option correctly reflects the mathematical operation needed, the specific instruction to move the decimal is a more direct method of conversion that many learners find easier to visualize. Therefore, moving two spaces to the left is the optimal approach when thinking about how to represent percentages as decimals.