What is 89/120 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 89/120 into Percent.

89/120 as a percent is 74.17%

Method 1: Convert Fraction to Percent Directly

Step 1: Divide the numerator (89) by the denominator (120).

89 ÷ 120 = 0.7417

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

0.7417 × 100 = 74.17%

So, 89/120 as a percent is 74.17%.

Method 2: Convert Fraction to Decimal and Percent

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

89 ÷ 120 = 0.7417

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

0.7417 becomes 74.17.

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

The final result is 74.17%.

Method 3: Use Proportions to Find Percent

Step 1: Set up a proportion where 89/120 is equal to x/100.

89/120 = x/100

Step 2: Cross-multiply to solve for x.

89 × 100 = 120 × x

8900 = 120x

Step 3: Divide both sides by 120 to solve for x.

x = 8900 ÷ 120 = 74.17