The fraction 17/85 is equal to 20.00% when expressed as a percentage. This simple ratio shows that about one‑fifth of a whole is represented by the numbers 17 and 85.
In everyday situations, you might see this percentage when measuring parts of a group, like 17 out of 85 students who prefer a certain sport. Saying the result as 20.00% makes it easy to compare with other percentages.
Remember that a fraction and its percentage are just two ways to show the same amount. Using 20.00% can help you quickly understand the size of the part relative to the whole.
