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8 out of 17 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. They represent a part of a whole expressed per hundred. For example, the fraction 1/2 is equivalent to 50%, as 50 out of 100 parts. In this guide, we will learn how to convert a fraction to a percentage using the example of 8 out of 17.

8 out of 17 as a Percentage for Vietnamese Students
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What is 8 out of 17 as a Percentage?

8 out of 17 as a percentage

Answer

 

The answer for 8 out of 17 as a percentage is approximately 47.06%.

 

Explanation

 

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

 

Step 1: Start with the fraction 8/17. To convert this fraction to a percentage, divide the numerator by the denominator. 8 ÷ 17 ≈ 0.4706

 

Step 2: Multiply the result by 100 to convert the decimal to a percentage. 0.4706 × 100 = 47.06%

 

Thus, 8 out of 17 can be expressed as approximately 47.06%.

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Important Glossaries for 8 out of 17 as a Percentage

  • Percentage: A way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100.
     
  • Fraction: A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.
     
  • 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 that includes a decimal point to represent fractions of a whole.
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