Once the raw materials are gathered, they're transported to a factory, where individual computer parts are made. One factory might specialize in RAM chips; another makes top-quality CPUs. The intensity of CPU creation is one really good example of how much work and material goes into a single computer component.
On the keyboard. The percent sign ( % ) is made on most American keyboards by holding the SHIFT key and pressing the number 5 on the top number line. The percent sign can also be made by choosing INSERT SYMBOL and selecting the % sign. Rules for using the percent sign. 1. In most writing, we use the percent sign ( % ) if a number is written as a numeral. A) In formal writing, numbers above nine are usually written as numerals. B) All numbers in charts, mathematics, science and technical documents are usually written as numerals. 25% of the children were male.
Report Abuse. 50% means 50 per 100 or 50/100 = 5/10 = 0.5/1 = 0.5 To divide by 100 just move the decimal point 2 places to the left.By the way, 5% = 5 per 100 = 0.05.o change any percent to decimal drop the percent sign & move the decimal point two places to the left which in this case gives you 0.50 or 0.5. Jason Â· 8 years ago. Thumbs up.