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What is 1/5 as a percentage?

The fraction one‑fifth (1/5) is a simple way to split something into five equal parts. When you express this fraction as a percentage, it equals 20.00%. This value is often used when you need a quick, easy‑to‑read figure.

Seeing 1/5 as 20 % helps in everyday situations, like calculating discounts, grades, or portions of a recipe. It tells you that one out of every five equal pieces makes up one‑fifth of the whole.

Because the percentage is rounded to two decimal places, you get a clean “20.00 %” rather than a longer decimal. This makes it handy for reports, spreadsheets, and simple math checks.

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