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how does 8.7268% be 1.087268?
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To convert a percentage to a decimal, you divide the percentage by 100. So, to convert 8.7268% to a decimal:
\[
8.7268\% = \frac{8.7268}{100} = 0.087268
\]
However, if you're looking to convert it into a value that represents something that is 100% plus that percentage, you would do the following:
1. Convert the percentage to a decimal: \( 0.087268 \)
2. Add this value to 1 (which represents 100%):
\[
1 + 0.087268 = 1.087268
\]
Thus, \( 8.7268\% \) corresponds to \( 1.087268 \) when you consider it as 100% plus an additional \( 8.7268\% \).
\[
8.7268\% = \frac{8.7268}{100} = 0.087268
\]
However, if you're looking to convert it into a value that represents something that is 100% plus that percentage, you would do the following:
1. Convert the percentage to a decimal: \( 0.087268 \)
2. Add this value to 1 (which represents 100%):
\[
1 + 0.087268 = 1.087268
\]
Thus, \( 8.7268\% \) corresponds to \( 1.087268 \) when you consider it as 100% plus an additional \( 8.7268\% \).
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