What is 1/42 as a percentage? It is 2.38% when rounded to two decimal places.
The fraction 1/42 shows a very small part of a whole. You can see it in everyday examples, like one winning ticket out of a pool of 42 tickets, or one drop of water in a 42‑drop bottle. Because it’s such a tiny slice, the percentage looks low.
When you write the percentage as 2.38%, remember that it’s already rounded. The actual value is a little bit more precise, but for most practical purposes the rounded figure is clear and easy to use.
