The fraction 9/40 expressed as a percentage is 22.50%. This number tells you how much of a whole 9 parts represent when the whole is divided into 40 equal pieces.
In everyday language, saying something is 22.5 % means it is just under a quarter of the total. For example, if you scored 9 out of 40 points on a quiz, you earned about 22.5 % of the possible points.
You can also write the same value as a decimal (0.225) or keep it as the original fraction, 9/40, depending on what is most convenient for the situation.
Remember that the 22.50 % figure is rounded to two decimal places, so it is a tidy and easy‑to‑read representation of the fraction.
