Question

what is 6.5% written as a decimal

Answer 1

.065 is the decimal form for 6.5%

Answer 2

When you write something as a decimal, think about it as a factor of 100 or 1000. 

It is 6.5% It is 65/1000 or

6/100+ 5/1000  

.6<=== 60% (just trying to give you a scope) 

So, 

6.5% =.065 <== the answer

I hope this helps!
~kaikers