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16 out of 40 as a Percentage

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Numbers can be categorized into different types. Percentage is one of its kinds. It is always represented in the form of a part per 100, where the numerator represents the part and the denominator 100 represents the whole. Percentage represents a rate or proportion per hundred. For example, 50%, the numbers in percentage are expressed with a percent sign (%), For example, 16 out of 40, we are going to learn how to convert a fraction to a percentage.

16 out of 40 as a Percentage for US Students
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What is 16 out of 40 as a Percentage?

16 out of 40 as a percentage

Answer

 

The answer for 16 out of 40 as a percentage will be 40%.

 

Explanation

 

Converting a fraction to a percentage is a task for students that can be done easily. You can follow the steps mentioned below to find the answer.

 

Step 1: Firstly, any fraction should be converted to a decimal to simplify the calculation. Here, 16 is the numerator and 40 is the denominator. So, divide 16 by 40 to get the decimal form. 16/40 = 0.4

 

Step 2: To convert the decimal to a percentage, multiply by 100. 0.4 × 100 = 40

 

Thus, 16 out of 40 can be expressed as 40%.

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Important Glossaries for 16 out of 40 as a Percentage

  • Percentage: A numerical expression representing a fraction of 100, showing a proportion or rate per hundred.
     
  • Fraction: A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.
     
  • 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 uses the base ten and includes a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part.
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