What is 15/40 as a percent?

To convert a fraction to a percent, divide the numerator by the denominator to get a decimal, then multiply the result by 100. This gives the equivalent percentage of the fraction.

Convert the Fraction 15/40 into Percent.

15/40 as a percent is 37.5%

Method 1: Convert Fraction to Percent Directly

Step 1: Divide the numerator (15) by the denominator (40).

15 ÷ 40 = 0.375

Step 2: Multiply the result by 100 to convert to a percentage.

0.375 × 100 = 37.5%

So, 15/40 as a percent is 37.5%.

Method 2: Convert Fraction to Decimal and Percent

Step 1: First, convert the fraction to a decimal by dividing the numerator by the denominator.

15 ÷ 40 = 0.375

Step 2: Move the decimal point two places to the right to get the percentage.

0.375 becomes 37.5.

Step 3: Add a percent sign (%) to the result.

The final result is 37.5%.

Method 3: Use Proportions to Find Percent

Step 1: Set up a proportion where 15/40 is equal to x/100.

15/40 = x/100

Step 2: Cross-multiply to solve for x.

15 × 100 = 40 × x

1500 = 40x

Step 3: Divide both sides by 40 to solve for x.

x = 1500 ÷ 40 = 37.5