Convert Fraction to Percentage: Calculate 13/20 as a Percentage

Question

Calculate 13 over 20 as a percentage:

Video Solution

Solution Steps

00:03 Let's calculate thirteen as a percentage of twenty.
00:07 First, use the formula to find percentages.
00:15 Divide thirteen by twenty, and then multiply by one hundred.
00:21 Break it down into factors, and simplify if possible.
00:29 And that's the solution! Great job!

Step-by-Step Solution

To convert the fraction 1320\frac{13}{20} into a percentage, we need to follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Divide the numerator 13 by the denominator 20 to get a decimal:
  •   1320=0.65\ \ \frac{13}{20} = 0.65
  • Step 2: Multiply the resulting decimal by 100 to convert it into a percentage:
  •   0.65×100=65%\ \ 0.65 \times 100 = 65\%

Thus, the fraction 1320\frac{13}{20} is equivalent to 65%\textbf{65\%} when expressed as a percentage.

Answer

65%