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24 out of 42 as a Percentage

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Numbers can be categorized into different forms. Percentages are one of these forms, representing a ratio as a fraction of 100. They provide a way to express ratios, proportions, or comparisons in a standardized way. For example, if you have 24 out of 42, you can express this as a percentage to understand what fraction of the whole 42 is represented by 24.

24 out of 42 as a Percentage for Australian Students
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What is 24 out of 42 as a Percentage?

24 out of 42 as a percentage

 

Answer

 

The answer for 24 out of 42 as a percentage is approximately 57.14%.

 

Explanation

 

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

 

Step 1: To find the percentage, divide the part by the total. Here, 24 is the part (numerator) and 42 is the total (denominator). Then, 24 out of 42 is represented as 24/42.

 

Step 2: Convert the fraction to a decimal by dividing 24 by 42. 24 ÷ 42 ≈ 0.5714

 

Step 3: To convert the decimal to a percentage, multiply the result by 100. 0.5714 × 100 = 57.14

 

Thus, 24 out of 42 can be expressed as approximately 57.14%.

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Important Glossaries for 24 out of 42 as a Percentage

  • Percentage: A fraction or ratio with 100 as the denominator, used to express how large one quantity is relative to another.
     
  • Fraction: A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.
     
  • 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 uses the base ten and includes a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part.
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