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What is 5/85 as a percentage?

The fraction 5/85 is equal to 5.88% when converted to a percentage and rounded to the nearest two decimal places. This small percentage represents a relatively minor portion of a whole, just under 6%. To put it in perspective, if you had a pizza cut into 85 slices and took 5 of them, you'd have about 5.88% of the entire pizza.

In everyday situations, you might encounter this fraction or percentage in various contexts. For example, if 5 out of 85 students in a school got perfect scores on a test, that would be about 5.88% of the student body. Similarly, if a store offered a 5.88% discount on an item, it would be a modest price reduction. Understanding these small percentages can be useful for making quick estimates or comparisons in daily life.

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