Question

What is 0.2% of 20?

I got 0.4 but the internet says its 0.04

Answer 1

0.2% = 0.002
0.002 * 20 =

Answer 2

0.002 * 20 = 0.02 * 2 = ...

Answer 3

how exactly do you get from 0.2 to 0.002?

Answer 4

\[
0.2\% = \frac {0.2}{100} = \frac{0.02}{10} = \frac{0.002}{1} = 0.002
\]

Answer 5

ok, I see. Why do we put 10 under 0.02?

Answer 6

0's transfer over one at a time.

Answer 7

ok. I see.