Any time you multiply or divide by a power of ten, it appears as if the decimal is moving.
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When converting a percent to a decimal you don't necessarily move the decimal point. It has nothing to do with it.
why does multiplying numbers by ten move the decimal point to the right
To divide decimal numbers:If the divisor is not a whole number, move decimal point to right to make it a whole number and move decimal point in dividend the same number of places.Divide as usual. ...Put decimal point directly above decimal point in the dividend.Check your answer.
The decimal point moves to the right.
Move the decimal point three places to the right.