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5 out of 40 as a Percentage

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Numbers can be expressed in various forms, and one common form is a percentage. A percentage represents a part of a whole expressed as a fraction of 100. To convert a ratio or fraction into a percentage, certain steps must be followed. For example, to find the percentage of 5 out of 40, we will learn how to perform this conversion.

5 out of 40 as a Percentage for Indian Students
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What is 5 out of 40 as a Percentage?

5 out of 40 as a percentage

Answer

 

The percentage of 5 out of 40 is 12.5%.

 

Explanation

 

Converting a fraction into a percentage involves a straightforward process. Follow the steps below to find the answer.

 

Step 1: Start by writing the fraction, which is 5 out of 40, as 5/40.

 

Step 2: To convert the fraction to a percentage, multiply it by 100. 5/40 × 100 = 12.5

 

Thus, 5 out of 40 expressed as a percentage is 12.5%.

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Important Glossaries for 5 out of 40 as a Percentage

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

 

  • Fraction: A numerical representation of a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator and a denominator.

 

  • Numerator: The top part of a fraction, indicating the number of parts considered.

 

  • Denominator: The bottom part of a fraction, indicating the total number of equal parts in the whole.

 

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