The fraction 11/88 works out to 12.50% when you write it as a percentage. This is the rounded value you get after converting the fraction to a percent.
If you simplify 11/88, you get 1/8. That makes it easy to see why the percentage is close to one‑eighth of a whole. One‑eighth is the same as 0.125 in decimal form, which is 12.5 % when you move the decimal two places to the right.
In everyday life, you might see this percentage on a test score, a discount, or a portion of a total amount. Knowing that 12.50 % means a little more than one out of ten can help you picture the size of the piece.
Remember, whenever you need a quick estimate, think of 12.5 % as the same as saying “about one out of eight parts.” This makes it easy to compare with other fractions or percentages you encounter.
