Percentage
Definition
A fraction expressed out of 100.
Explanation
To find a percentage of an amount, divide by 100 and multiply.
Example
25% of 80 is 20.
Common confusion
Percentage change uses the original value as the base.
Related terms
- FractionA number that represents part of a whole, written as one number over another.
- RatioA comparison of two quantities showing how many times one contains the other.
Study guides that use this term
- Fractions, Decimals and Percentages ComparedSupporting explainer
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