Definition of Percent:
The word percent means by the hundred, or per hundred. A percent thus gives the number of parts in every hundred.


Rates:
The word "rate" is often used to indicate a percent, or percentage rate, as in "growth rate".


Percent as a Fraction:
Percent is another way of expressing a fraction having 100 as the denominator. For example, 45/100 = 45%


Converting Decimals to Percent:
To convert decimals to percent, simply move the decimal point two places to the right and affix the percent symbol (%). For example, 0.25 = 25%


Converting Percent to Decimal:
Move the decimal point two places to the left and remove the percent sign. For example, 65.2% = 0.652