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How do you subtract a percent from a whole number?
You have to turn the percentage into a decimal.
How to Subtract 0.03 from a whole one write the answer as a decimal fraction?
To subtract 0.03 from a whole number, you can write the whole number as a decimal by adding .00 to the end of it. For example, if the whole number is 1, you can write it as 1.00. Then, subtract 0.03 from this decimal number: 1.00 - 0.03 = 0.97. Therefore, the answer as a decimal fraction is 0.97.
How do you subtract decimal numebrs?
If you can subtract whole numbers you can subtract decimals. Forget about the decimal for a sec and subtract the numbers as if they were whole numbers. 2.5 -1.4 =1.1 hope this helps and if not yahoo usually has good examples.
What are the difference between a decimal and a whole number?
The difference is that all whole numbers are decimal numbers, but not all decimal numbers are whole numbers. For example a whole number such as 1 is a decimal number but a decimal number such as 1.5 is not a whole number.
Can a decimal number be a whole number?
No. A whole number is a number with no fractional (decimal) part. Therefore a decimal number can not be a whole number. Another view: 35.0 is a whole number AND a decimal. The fact that a number is a decimal does not automatically require it to have a fractional part. Even 35 is a decimal number (without a decimal point).
