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2 out of 40 as a Percentage

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Numbers can be categorized into different types and expressed in various forms. Percentages are one such form, representing a part per hundred. Understanding how to convert fractions or ratios into percentages is a fundamental skill. For example, to express a ratio as a percentage, you multiply the fraction by 100. In this guide, we will explore how to convert 2 out of 40 into a percentage.

2 out of 40 as a Percentage for Australian Students
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What is 2 out of 40 as a Percentage?

2 out of 40 as a percentage

Answer:

 

The answer for 2 out of 40 as a percentage is 5%.

 

Explanation:

 

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

 

Step 1: Firstly, express the given ratio as a fraction. Here, 2 out of 40 can be written as 2/40.

 

Step 2: To convert the fraction to a percentage, multiply the fraction by 100. (2/40) × 100 = 5%

 

Step 3: Simplify the fraction if necessary and calculate the percentage. 2 out of 40 is equivalent to 5%, meaning 2 is 5% of 40.

 

Therefore, 2 out of 40 as a percentage is 5%.

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Important Glossaries for 2 out of 40 as a Percentage

  • Percentage: A mathematical concept representing a number or ratio as a fraction of 100.

 

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

 

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

 

  • 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.
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