answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

40%

Theory:

2/5 equals 4/10.

10x10=100, so 4x10=40, so 40%.

A percentage simply means out of 100, so it would mean 40 out of 100.

Percent means "for every 100" or, in other words, "out of 100", so when converting a fraction to a percentage, you are making it an equivalent fraction out of 100. The easiest way to do this is to multiply by 100:

2/5 = 2/5 x 100 % = 40 %

As equivalent fractions, this becomes:

since 100 ÷ 5 = 20, multiply the numerator and denominator by 20:

2/5 = 2x20/5x20 = 40/100 = 40 %

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

Still curious? Ask our experts.

Chat with our AI personalities

LaoLao
The path is yours to walk; I am only here to hold up a mirror.
Chat with Lao
MaxineMaxine
I respect you enough to keep it real.
Chat with Maxine
EzraEzra
Faith is not about having all the answers, but learning to ask the right questions.
Chat with Ezra

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: 2 to 5 equals what percent?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp