What is 2/40 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 2/40 into Percent.

2/40 as a percent is 5%

Method 1: Convert Fraction to Percent Directly

Step 1: Divide the numerator (2) by the denominator (40).

2 ÷ 40 = 0.05

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

0.05 × 100 = 5%

So, 2/40 as a percent is 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.

2 ÷ 40 = 0.05

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

0.05 becomes 5.

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

The final result is 5%.

Method 3: Use Proportions to Find Percent

Step 1: Set up a proportion where 2/40 is equal to x/100.

2/40 = x/100

Step 2: Cross-multiply to solve for x.

2 × 100 = 40 × x

200 = 40x

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

x = 200 ÷ 40 = 5