Convert the percent to a decimal.
-2.9%
A) 0.0029
B) 2.9
C) 0.029
D) 0.29

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To convert a percent to a decimal, divide by 100. So, 2.9% is equal to 0.029 in decimal form. Choice A is too small because it is equivalent to 0.29%, while choice B is too big because it is equivalent to 290%. To convert a percent to a decimal, move the decimal point two places to the left. Therefore, 2.9% becomes 0.029. The correct answer is C, 0.029.

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