96.77% is the percentage equivalent of the fraction 30⁄31.
The fraction 30⁄31 is just a little less than a whole. Since 30 of the 31 parts are present, the value is very close to 1, which explains why its percentage is so high.
This rounded figure (to two decimal places) is useful when you need a quick, easy‑to‑read number for reports, charts, or everyday calculations. It shows that 30⁄31 represents about ninety‑seven percent of a whole.
