8/40 as a percentage is 20.00%. This is the exact value when the fraction is expressed in percent form.
The fraction 8/40 can be reduced to 1/5, which means one part out of five equal parts. Both 8/40 and 1/5 represent the same portion of a whole.
In everyday situations, this 20 % figure can show up in discounts, test scores, or any scenario where one‑fifth of a total is relevant. It’s a quick way to understand a small but meaningful part of something larger.
