What is 2/40 as a percentage? It equals 5.00%. This simple ratio shows how a small part of a whole can be expressed in everyday terms.
The fraction 2/40 can be reduced to 1/20, which still represents the same portion of a set. When we look at it as a percent, it tells us that out of every 100 units, five of them belong to the fraction.
In practical situations, 5.00% might describe a tiny discount, a small tax rate, or a minor share of a larger group. Knowing the percentage helps people compare sizes quickly without working with fractions.
Remember, 5.00% is just a rounded figure to two decimal places, making it easy to read and use in everyday calculations.
