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Hello:
0.3% is expressed as 3/10 of 1%. Is it correct to also express 0.3% as 3/10 of 1 percentage point?
In other words, does 1% equal 1 percentage point?
I thank you for your reply and answer.
Hello,
As long you are talking about percentages, then yes...
1% = 1 percentage point.
If you wanted to discuss percentages of something, like
of $200 for example, 1% of $200 is $1...but we would
generally not say that 1 percentage point of something...
Abe
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Abe Mantell
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Hello, I am a college professor of mathematics and regularly teach all levels from elementary mathematics through differential equations, and would be happy to assist anyone with such questions!
Experience
Over 15 years teaching at the college level.
Organizations belong to
NCTM, NYSMATYC, AMATYC, MAA, NYSUT, AFT.
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B.S. in Mathematics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
M.S. (and A.B.D.) in Applied Mathematics from SUNY @ Stony Brook
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