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42/48 as a Percentage

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Numbers can be categorized into different types. A percentage is a way to express a number as a part of a whole, specifically out of 100. It is denoted using the percent sign (%). Percentages are commonly used to compare ratios and quantify parts of a whole. For example, to convert a fraction like 42/48 into a percentage, we apply a specific mathematical method.

42/48 as a Percentage for Filipino Students
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What is 42/48 as a Percentage?

42/48 as a percentage

Answer

 

The answer for 42/48 as a percentage is 87.5%.

 

Explanation

 

Converting a fraction to a percentage is a straightforward process. Follow the steps outlined below to find the answer.

 

Step 1: Begin with the fraction 42/48. To convert this fraction to a percentage, first divide the numerator by the denominator. 42 ÷ 48 = 0.875

 

Step 2: Next, to convert the decimal result to a percentage, multiply by 100. 0.875 × 100 = 87.5

 

Thus, 42/48 can be expressed as 87.5%.

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Important Glossaries for 42/48 as a Percentage

  • Percentage: A proportion per hundred, used to describe ratios and comparisons.

 

  • 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 part of a fraction, indicating how many parts of the whole are considered.

 

  • Denominator: The bottom part of a fraction, showing how many parts make up a whole.

 

  • Decimal: A number expressed in the base ten system, often used when converting fractions to percentages.
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