2/5= what percent

Answer 1

Hi Charlotte,

A percent is a number compared to 100 (or a fraction with a denominator of 100).

For 2/5, you would need to find an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 100.

2 = x

5 100

2 • 20 = x

5 • 20 100

x= 40

Therefore, 2/5 is equal to 40%