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8 out of 40 as a Percentage

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Calculating percentages is a fundamental arithmetic skill that helps express a number as a fraction of 100. This is useful in various fields such as finance, statistics, and everyday life. When calculating the percentage of a number, the formula used is (part/whole) * 100. For example, to find out what percentage 8 is of 40, we will use this formula.

8 out of 40 as a Percentage for US Students
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What is 8 out of 40 as a Percentage?

8 out of 40 as a percentage

 

Answer

 

The answer for 8 out of 40 as a percentage is 20%.

 

Explanation

 

Finding a percentage of a number is an essential skill. Follow the steps below to calculate the percentage.

 

Step 1: Identify the numbers involved in the calculation. Here, 8 is the part, and 40 is the whole.

 

Step 2: Use the percentage formula: (part/whole) * 100. (8/40) * 100 = 20

 

Step 3: Perform the calculation to find the percentage. 8 divided by 40 equals 0.2, and then multiply by 100 to get 20%.

 

Thus, 8 out of 40 can be expressed as 20%.

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Important Glossaries for 8 out of 40 as a Percentage

  • Percentage: A mathematical concept that represents a number or ratio as a fraction of 100.

 

  • Numerator: The top number in a fraction, representing the number of parts considered.

 

  • Denominator: The bottom number in a fraction, representing the total number of equal parts.

 

  • Part: The portion or segment of the whole that is being considered or measured.

 

  • Whole: The total or complete amount, of which parts are considered.
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