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8 out of 16 as a Percentage

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Numbers can be represented in various forms. Percentage is one of them. It expresses a number as a fraction of 100. Percentages are often used to compare quantities. For example, to find the percentage of a number, you divide the part by the whole and multiply by 100. Here, we will learn how to convert 8 out of 16 into a percentage.

8 out of 16 as a Percentage for Indian Students
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What is 8 out of 16 as a Percentage?

8 out of 16 as a percentage

 

Answer

 

The answer for 8 out of 16 as a percentage is 50%.

 

Explanation

 

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

 

Step 1: Start with the fraction 8/16. This fraction represents the part (8) out of the whole (16).

 

Step 2: Simplify the fraction if possible. Here, the GCD of 8 and 16 is 8. Divide the numerator and the denominator by 8 to simplify the fraction. 8/16 = 1/2

 

Step 3: To convert the simplified fraction into a percentage, multiply by 100. 1/2 × 100 = 50%

 

Therefore, 8 out of 16 can be expressed as 50%.

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Important Glossaries for 8 out of 16 as a Percentage

  • Percentage: A way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100.
     
  • Fraction: A numerical quantity that represents a part of a whole.
     
  • Numerator: The top part of a fraction, indicating the parts being considered.
     
  • Denominator: The bottom part of a fraction, showing the total parts of the whole.
     
  • GCD (Greatest Common Divisor): The largest number that divides both the numerator and the denominator without leaving a remainder.
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