5 out of 60 as a Percentage

Answer

The answer for 5 out of 60 as a percentage will be 8.33%.

Explanation

Converting a fraction to a percentage is a task for students that can be done easily. You can follow the steps mentioned below to find the answer.

Step 1: Firstly, express the number as a fraction. Here, 5 is the number on the numerator and 60 is the denominator. Then, the fraction becomes 5/60.

Step 2: To convert this fraction to a percentage, multiply both the numerator and denominator by 100 (because percentage means per hundred). (5/60) × 100 = 500/60

Step 3: Divide the numerator by the denominator to get the percentage. 500 ÷ 60 = 8.33 (rounded to two decimal places)

Hence, 5 out of 60 is 8.33% when expressed as a percentage.

• Percentage: A part or portion of a whole expressed in hundredths.
   
• 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.
   
• Proportion: A part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole.