42/495 = ≈8.48%
Rounded to 2 decimal places.
A fraction like 42/495 can show up when 42 people out of a group of 495 complete a survey, attend an event, or qualify for a program. This represents about 8.48%, so it describes a relatively small portion of the whole group.
To picture it quickly, imagine dividing 495 items into about ten equal groups. Since 42 is a little less than one of those groups, the fraction is just under 10%, or roughly 1 out of every 12 people.
A common mistake is to read 42/495 as 42% because the numerator is 42. The denominator matters just as much because it tells you the size of the entire group being considered.
