What is 43/72 as a percentage? It is 59.72% when rounded to two decimal places. This fraction is a little more than half of a whole, so the percentage reflects that it is just under 60%.
The fraction 43/72 can be thought of as 43 parts out of 72 equal parts. When you look at it in everyday terms, it means you have 43 slices of a pizza that was cut into 72 slices.
Seeing the number as 59.72% makes it easier to compare with other percentages, like sales tax or test scores. It tells you that the fraction is close to 60%, which is a familiar benchmark.
In practical use, you might round the percentage to 60% for quick estimates, but the exact rounded value 59.72% gives a more precise picture when you need accuracy.
