The decimal 0.30 is expressed as what percent of 100 and what common fraction? (Select all that apply.)
1. 0.30%
2. 30%
3. 1/3
4. 3/10
2, 4
To change a decimal to a percent, move the decimal point two places to the right, and add the % sign. To change a decimal to a common fraction, omit the decimal point, place the number over the appropriate denominator (100), and reduce to the lowest terms.
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