Place value conversion: Change 75/100 to a decimal number.

Introduction / Context:
Fractions with denominator 100 map directly to decimals with two places. Understanding this mapping improves speed in percentage and ratio problems.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Fraction: 75/100
• Write in decimal form.

Concept / Approach:
Divide the numerator by the denominator or move the decimal point two places to the left since the denominator is 100.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:
As a percentage, 0.75 equals 75%, consistent with 75 parts per hundred.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:
0.075 and 0.0075 move the decimal too far. 7.5 is ten times too large. 0.57 swaps digits.

Common Pitfalls:
Misplacing the decimal by one or two places due to rushing.

Final Answer:
0.75