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1/5 as a Percentage

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Numbers can be categorized into different types. Percentages are one way to express numbers as parts of a hundred. They are represented using the percent symbol (%). For example, fractions like 1/5 can be converted to percentages to express the same value in a different form. In this guide, we will learn how to convert the fraction 1/5 into a percentage.

1/5 as a Percentage for Australian Students
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What is 1/5 as a Percentage?

1/5 as a percentage

Answer:

 

The answer for 1/5 as a percentage is 20%.

 

Explanation:

 

Converting a fraction to a percentage is a straightforward process. You can follow the steps mentioned below to find the answer.

 

Step 1: To convert a fraction to a percentage, you need to multiply the fraction by 100. Here, 1/5 is the fraction that we want to convert.

 

Step 2: Multiply 1/5 by 100 to convert it to a percentage. 1/5 × 100 = 20

 

Step 3: Therefore, 1/5 as a percentage is 20%.

 

Thus, 1/5 can be written as 20%.

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Important Glossaries for 1/5 as a Percentage

  • Fraction: A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.

 

  • Percentage: A fraction or ratio expressed as a part of 100.

 

  • Numerator: The top part of a fraction, indicating how many parts of the whole are being considered.

 

  • Denominator: The bottom part of a fraction, showing how many parts make up a whole.

 

  • Conversion: The process of changing a number from one form to another, such as from a fraction to a percentage.
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