Converting 0.6 out of 100 to a Percentage
To convert a fraction to a percentage, you need to express it as a fraction with a denominator of 100 and then multiply by 100%.
Here's how to do it for 0.6 out of 100:
- Express it as a fraction: 0.6 out of 100 is the same as 0.6/100.
- Multiply by 100%: (0.6/100) * 100% = 0.6%
Therefore, 0.6 out of 100 is equivalent to 0.6%.
Understanding Percentages
A percentage is a way of representing a part of a whole as a fraction of 100. The symbol "%" means "out of one hundred". So, 0.6% means 0.6 out of every 100.
Example: If you scored 0.6 out of 100 on a test, it means you got 0.6% of the questions correct.
Percentages are a common way to express proportions and are used in various contexts like finance, statistics, and everyday life.
