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21 out of 32 as a Percentage

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Numbers can be represented in various forms, and percentages are one of these. A percentage is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is often denoted using the percent sign, "%". For example, 50% is equivalent to 50/100 or 0.5 in decimal form. In this guide, we will learn how to convert the fraction 21/32 into a percentage.

21 out of 32 as a Percentage for US Students
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What is 21 out of 32 as a Percentage?

21 out of 32 as a percentageAnswer

 

The percentage of 21 out of 32 is approximately 65.625%.

 

Explanation

 

Converting a fraction to a percentage can be done easily by following these steps.

 

Step 1: Divide the numerator by the denominator to convert the fraction to a decimal. Here, 21 is the numerator, and 32 is the denominator. Divide 21 by 32. 21 ÷ 32 = 0.65625

 

Step 2: To convert a decimal to a percentage, multiply it by 100. 0.65625 × 100 = 65.625

 

Therefore, 21 out of 32 is approximately 65.625%.

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Important Glossaries for 21 out of 32 as a Percentage

  • Percentage: A proportion per hundred, expressed with the symbol %.
     
  • Fraction: A numerical quantity that represents 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 are being considered.
     
  • Denominator: The bottom number in a fraction, indicating the total number of equal parts.
     
  • Decimal: A number that represents a fraction in base ten, using a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part.
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