How do you convert 5 to a percent?

Answer 1

A whole number (like 5) is always 100% -- because 5 is 100% of 5.

However, if your question is something like: 5 is what percent of 10, you can do this:

Turn the problem into a fraction: 5/10

Divide the top number by the bottom: 5/10 = 0.5

Move the decimal two spaces: 50

Make that a percent, and you have your answer: 50%

This works with any number. So, say your problem is: 5 is what percentage of 25, you:

Turn the problem into a fraction: 5/25

Divide the top number by the bottom: 5/25 = 0.2

Move the decimal two spaces: 20

Make that a percent, and you have your answer: 20%

However, let me reiterate: 5, by itself, is 100%, because, by itself, it is simply 5/5.