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120 out of 140 as a Percentage

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Numbers can be categorized into different types. Percentages are a way to express numbers as parts of a hundred. It is always represented with the symbol %, indicating a part of a whole. Percentages help compare quantities relative to a whole. For example, calculating 120 out of 140 as a percentage involves converting the fraction to a percentage form. This explanation will guide you through the process of converting a fraction to a percentage.

120 out of 140 as a Percentage for Australian Students
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What is 120 out of 140 as a Percentage?

120 out of 140 as a percentage

Answer

 

The answer for 120 out of 140 as a percentage is approximately 85.71%.

 

Explanation

 

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

 

Step 1: Firstly, express the given numbers as a fraction. Here, 120 is the numerator, and 140 is the denominator. Thus, the fraction is 120/140.

 

Step 2: To convert the fraction to a percentage, perform the division and then multiply the result by 100. (120/140) × 100 = 85.71

 

Thus, 120 out of 140 can be expressed as approximately 85.71% in percentage terms.

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Important Glossaries for 120 out of 140 as a Percentage

  • Percentage: A way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100, denoted by the symbol %.

 

  • Fraction: A numerical quantity that represents a part of a whole, expressed as p/q where p is the numerator and q is the denominator.

 

  • 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.

 

  • Proportion: A part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole.
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