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What is 47/79 as a percentage?

The fraction 47/79 is equal to 59.49% when converted to a percentage and rounded to two decimal places. This means that if you were to divide 47 by 79, you'd end up with a little more than half, or about 60% of the whole. It's a bit larger than 1/2 (50%) but not quite as big as 3/5 (60%).

In everyday situations, you might come across this fraction or percentage when dealing with things like test scores, survey results, or even cooking measurements. For example, if 47 out of 79 people in a group liked a new flavor of ice cream, you could say that 59.49% of the group enjoyed it. This gives a clearer picture of how many people liked it compared to the whole group, making it easier to understand at a glance.

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