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42 out of 47 as a Percentage

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Numbers can be categorized into different types. Percentages are a way to express numbers as a fraction of 100. A percentage represents a part of a whole in terms of hundredths. For example, 50% is equivalent to 50 out of 100. In this context, we are going to learn how to convert the fraction 42 out of 47 into a percentage.

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What is 42 out of 47 as a Percentage?

42 out of 47 as a percentage

 

 

Answer

The answer for 42 out of 47 as a percentage is approximately 89.36%.

 

Explanation

Converting a fraction to a percentage is a simple task. You can follow the steps mentioned below to find the answer.

 

Step 1: Start with the fraction where 42 is the numerator and 47 is the denominator. This is written as 42/47.

 

Step 2: To convert this fraction into a percentage, divide the numerator by the denominator and then multiply the result by 100. (42 / 47) × 100 = 89.36%

 

Step 3: The result is approximately 89.36%. This is the percentage representation of the fraction 42 out of 47.

 

Thus, 42 out of 47 can be written as approximately 89.36%.

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Important Glossaries for 42 out of 47 as a Percentage

  • Percentage: A way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100.

 

  • Fraction: A part of a whole expressed as a numerator over a 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.

 

  • Division: The process of calculating the number of times one number is contained within another.
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