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16 out of 21 as a Percentage

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Numbers can be categorized into different types. Percentages are one way of expressing numbers. A percentage is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is denoted using the percent sign, %. For example, when we want to express a ratio as a percentage, we convert it accordingly. In this context, we will learn how to convert the fraction 16 out of 21 into a percentage.

16 out of 21 as a Percentage for UK Students
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What is 16 out of 21 as a Percentage?

16 out of 21 as a percentage

 

Answer

 

The answer for 16 out of 21 as a percentage is approximately 76.19%.

 

Explanation

 

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

 

Step 1: To convert a fraction into a percentage, you first divide the numerator by the denominator. Here, 16 divided by 21 gives approximately 0.7619.

 

Step 2: To express this as a percentage, multiply the result by 100. 0.7619 × 100 = 76.19

 

Thus, 16 out of 21 can be expressed as approximately 76.19%.

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Important Glossaries for 16 out of 21 as a Percentage

  • Percentage: A numerical value expressed as a fraction of 100, denoted by the symbol %.
     
  • Fraction: A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole, typically 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 total parts make up the whole.
     
  • Ratio: A relationship between two numbers indicating how many times the first number contains the second.
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