5/20 = 25%
The fraction 5/20, or 25%, can show up in everyday life when one out of every four items is selected. For example, 5 of 20 students might choose the same lunch option, or 5 of 20 seats might be occupied.
To picture 25% quickly, imagine a square divided into four equal parts with one part shaded. You can also think of a quarter of a pizza, a dollar, or a group of 20 objects.
A common mistake is thinking 25% means 25 whole items instead of one-fourth of the total. The actual number depends on what the percentage is being applied to, so 25% of 20 is different from 25% of 100.
