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42/80 as a Percentage

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Numbers can be categorized into different types. Percentage is one of its kinds. It is always represented as a fraction of 100. Percentage indicates a part of a whole in terms of 100. Fractions represent parts of a whole, while percentages convert these fractions into a more intuitive form for comparison. For example, 1/2 is equivalent to 50%. Here, we are going to learn how to convert a fraction into a percentage.

42/80 as a Percentage for Indian Students
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What is 42/80 as a Percentage?

42/80 as a percentage

 

Answer

 

The answer for 42/80 as a percentage is 52.5%.

 

Explanation

 

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

 

Step 1: Begin with the fraction 42/80.

 

Step 2: Convert the fraction into a decimal by dividing the numerator by the denominator. 42 ÷ 80 = 0.525

 

Step 3: To convert the decimal to a percentage, multiply the decimal by 100. 0.525 × 100 = 52.5%

 

Thus, 42/80 can be written as 52.5% when expressed as a percentage.

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Important Glossaries for 42/80 as a Percentage

  • Percentage: A number or ratio expressed as a fraction of 100, indicating parts per hundred.

 

  • 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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