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Last updated on 5 August 2025

15.5 out of 20 as a Percentage

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Numbers can be categorized into different types, and percentages are a way of expressing numbers as a fraction of 100. Calculating percentages is essential in various fields for understanding proportions and comparisons. For example, converting a score of 15.5 out of 20 to a percentage allows us to understand the score in a standardized form. In this content, we are going to learn how to convert a fraction to a percentage.

15.5 out of 20 as a Percentage for Australian Students
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What is 15.5 out of 20 as a Percentage?

15.5 out of 20 as a percentage

Answer:

 

The percentage of 15.5 out of 20 is 77.5%.

 

Explanation:

 

Converting a fraction to a percentage can be done easily by following these steps:

 

Step 1: Divide the numerator by the denominator to get a decimal. Here, divide 15.5 by 20. 15.5 ÷ 20 = 0.775

 

Step 2: Multiply the decimal result by 100 to convert it to a percentage. 0.775 × 100 = 77.5

 

Hence, 15.5 out of 20 is equivalent to 77.5%.

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Important Glossaries for 15.5 out of 20 as a Percentage

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

 

  • Fraction: A numerical quantity representing a part of a whole, expressed as p/q.

 

  • 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.

 

  • Decimal: A number that represents a fraction in a base ten format, often used as an intermediary step in percentage calculations.
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