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21 out of 50 as a Percentage

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Numbers can be expressed in various forms, including percentages. A percentage is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is represented with the symbol %. For instance, if you have a fraction like 21/50, you can convert it to a percentage to better understand the portion of the whole. In this guide, we will learn how to convert the fraction 21/50 into a percentage.

21 out of 50 as a Percentage for US Students
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What is 21 out of 50 as a Percentage?

21 out of 50 as a percentage

 

Answer

 

The answer for 21 out of 50 as a percentage is 42%.

 

Explanation

 

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

 

Step 1: To convert a fraction to a percentage, divide the numerator by the denominator. For 21/50, divide 21 by 50. 21 ÷ 50 = 0.42

 

Step 2: To convert the decimal to a percentage, multiply by 100. 0.42 × 100 = 42

 

Thus, 21 out of 50 can be expressed as 42%.

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Important Glossaries for 21 out of 50 as a Percentage

  • Percentage: A way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100, denoted by the symbol %.

 

  • Fraction: A numerical quantity representing a part of a whole, expressed as 'numerator/denominator'.

 

  • 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 expressed in the base ten, often used to represent fractions.
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