The fraction 20/100 is equal to 20.00% when expressed as a percentage. This simple conversion shows that the fraction represents one‑fifth of a whole, which is a common way to talk about parts of a whole in everyday language.
In practical terms, 20 % means that for every 100 items, 20 of them are being counted. Whether you’re looking at a discount, a test score, or a portion of a recipe, the same idea applies: the number is one‑fifth of the total amount.
Because the percentage is rounded to two decimal places, you see it written as 20.00%. This format is helpful when precision matters, such as in financial reports or scientific data, but the value is still the same as the more familiar “20 %.”
