Question

How do you convert 5% into a fraction and decimal?

Answer 1

5% as a fraction is: `5/100` or `1/20`.

5% as a decimal is: `0.05`

Explanation:

"Percent" or "%" means "out of 100" or "per 100",

Therefore 5% can be written as `5/100 = 1/20`.

`1/20 = 0.05`