What is 6/40 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 6/40 into Percent.

6/40 as a percent is 15%

Method 1: Convert Fraction to Percent Directly

Step 1: Divide the numerator (6) by the denominator (40).

6 ÷ 40 = 0.15

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

0.15 × 100 = 15%

So, 6/40 as a percent is 15%.

Method 2: Convert Fraction to Decimal and Percent

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

6 ÷ 40 = 0.15

Step 2: Multiply the decimal by 100 to get the percentage.

0.15 × 100 = 15%

The final result is 15%.

Method 3: Use Proportions to Find Percent

Step 1: Set up a proportion where 6/40 is equal to x/100.

6/40 = x/100

Step 2: Cross-multiply to solve for x.

6 × 100 = 40 × x

600 = 40x

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

x = 600 ÷ 40 = 15