5 out of 30 as a Percentage

Answer

The answer for 5 out of 30 as a percentage is 16.67%.

Explanation

Converting a fraction to a percentage is straightforward and can be done using the following steps.

Step 1: To find the percentage, divide the part by the whole and then multiply by 100. Here, 5 is the part (numerator) and 30 is the whole (denominator). So, the fraction is 5/30.

Step 2: Divide 5 by 30 to get a decimal. 5 ÷ 30 = 0.1667

Step 3: Multiply the decimal by 100 to convert it to a percentage. 0.1667 × 100 = 16.67%

Thus, 5 out of 30 can be written as 16.67%.

• Percentage: A way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100, denoted by the percent sign (%).
   
• Fraction: A numerical quantity representing a part of a whole, expressed as p/q, where p is the numerator and q is the denominator.
   
• Numerator: The top number in a fraction, indicating how many parts of the whole are being considered.
   
• Denominator: The bottom number in a fraction, showing how many parts make up the whole.
   
• Decimal: A number that includes a decimal point, representing a whole number and a fractional part, often used for easier calculations.