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72 out of 90 as a Percentage

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Numbers can be represented in various forms, and percentages are one of them. A percentage is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is often denoted using the percent sign, %. For example, to express the fraction 72 out of 90 as a percentage, we convert it into a form that compares it to 100. This will help us understand the proportion of one quantity in terms of the whole.

72 out of 90 as a Percentage for US Students
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What is 72 out of 90 as a Percentage?

72 out of 90 as a percentage

 

Answer

 

The percentage of 72 out of 90 is 80%.

 

Explanation

 

Converting a fraction to a percentage involves a simple calculation that can be done easily. You can follow the steps mentioned below to find the answer.

 

Step 1: First, express the given quantity as a fraction. Here, 72 is the numerator, and 90 is the denominator. So, the fraction is 72/90.

 

Step 2: To convert this fraction into a percentage, multiply the fraction by 100. (72/90) × 100 = 80

 

Thus, 72 out of 90 can be expressed as 80%.

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Important Glossaries for Percentages

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

 

  • Numerator: The top part of a fraction, indicating the number of parts being considered.

 

  • Denominator: The bottom part of a fraction, showing the total number of equal parts.

 

  • Fraction: A numerical quantity that represents a part of a whole, expressed in the form p/q where p is the numerator and q is the denominator.

 

  • Proportion: A part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole.
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