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5 Out of 12 as a Percentage

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Numbers can be categorized into different types. Percentages are one of these types and are used to express a number as a fraction of 100. A percentage represents a part of a whole expressed per hundred. For example, percentages are often used to compare relative sizes of quantities or to express proportions. In this content, we will learn how to convert the fraction 5/12 into a percentage.

5 Out of 12 as a Percentage for Filipino Students
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What is 5 Out of 12 as a Percentage?

5 out of 12 as a percentage

Answer

 

The answer for 5 out of 12 as a percentage is approximately 41.67%.

 

Explanation

 

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

 

Step 1: To convert a fraction into a percentage, you need to divide the numerator by the denominator. Here, 5 divided by 12 equals approximately 0.4167.

 

Step 2: To convert the decimal obtained into a percentage, multiply it by 100. 0.4167 × 100 = 41.67

 

Thus, 5 out of 12 can be expressed as approximately 41.67%.

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Important Glossaries for 5 Out of 12 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, expressed in the form of p/q.
     
  • 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 represents a fraction in base ten, often used in calculations involving percentages and proportions.
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