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52тАЛ in percent form is
40%
20%
25%
80%
None of the above
40%
Since the denominator is 5, multiply the numerator by 2 and shift the decimal or simply remember that 1/5=20%, so 2/5=2├Ч20%=40%.
A fraction value given is 2/5.
Percentage=Fraction├Ч100%
Since the denominator is 5, multiply the numerator by 2 and shift the decimal or simply remember that 1/5=20%, so 2/5=2├Ч20%=40%.
Many students mistakenly divide the fraction by 100 instead of multiplying, leading to incorrect values like 0.004%.
Convert Fraction to Percentage
To convert any fraction into a percentage, we multiply the fraction by 100%.
52тАЛ├Ч100%
Perform Calculation
Divide 100 by the denominator 5, which gives 20, then multiply by the numerator 2.
2├Ч(5100тАЛ)=2├Ч20=40%
A is correct because the fraction 2/5 is equivalent to 40% when multiplied by 100%.
Understanding simple fractions like 1/2, 1/4, 1/5, and 1/8 is crucial for Data Interpretation questions in banking and civil service exams to perform mental calculations quickly.