73/100 = 73%
A value like 73/100, or 73%, can show up in everyday life when 73 out of every 100 people agree with a survey statement. It might also describe a test score, a phone battery level, or the percentage of a project that is complete.
To picture 73% quickly, imagine a grid of 100 squares with 73 shaded. It is a little less than three-quarters, since 75% represents three out of four equal parts.
A common mistake is thinking 73% means 73 items no matter how large the total is. It really means 73 parts out of every 100, so the actual number depends on the whole amount.
