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5.5 out of 8 as a Percentage

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Numbers can be categorized into different types. Percentages are one of these types. Percentages are a way to express a number as a fraction of 100. They are often represented with the percent symbol (%). For example, converting a fraction to a percentage involves finding out how many parts of the whole are represented out of 100. In this case, we are going to learn how to convert 5.5 out of 8 to a percentage.

5.5 out of 8 as a Percentage for Global Students
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What is 5.5 out of 8 as a Percentage?

5.5 out of 8 as a percentage

 

 

Answer

The answer for 5.5 out of 8 as a percentage is 68.75%.

 

Explanation

Converting a fraction to a percentage is a straightforward process that can be easily done by following these steps:

 

Step 1: Begin with the fraction 5.5/8.

 

Step 2: To convert this fraction to a percentage, you multiply it by 100. (5.5/8) × 100 = 68.75

 

Thus, 5.5 out of 8 can be expressed as 68.75%.

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Important Glossaries for 5.5 out of 8 as a Percentage

  • Percentage: A number or ratio expressed as a fraction of 100, denoted by the symbol %.

 

  • Fraction: A numerical expression representing the division of one quantity by another.

 

  • Numerator: The top part of a fraction, representing the number of parts being considered.

 

  • Denominator: The bottom part of a fraction, representing the total number of equal parts.

 

  • Ratio: A relationship between two numbers indicating how many times the first number contains the second.
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