Leonard S. answered 07/13/16
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.005 = .5% Multiply any decimal by 100 to change into a percent.
.005 x 100 = .5%
You can also set the problem up as a ratio.
1/100% = .005/.5% 1 is to 100% as .005 is to .5%
cross multiply
.5% = .5% true statement.
.005 = .5%