Calculating the Percentage
When determining the percentage of one number compared to another, it is important to remember that percentages are always based on a base of 100. To calculate the percentage of one number compared to another, simply divide the first number by the second number and multiply by 100.
In this case, 8 is what percent of 16? To solve this equation, divide 8 by 16 and then multiply by 100. The answer is 50%. This means that 8 is 50% of 16.
When expressing a percentage as a fraction or decimal, simply divide the percentage by 100 to determine the fraction or decimal value. For instance, if we want to express 50% as a decimal or fraction, divide 50 by 100. The answer is 0.5 (or 1/2). This means that 50% can also be expressed as 0.5 or 1/2.
Percentages can also be expressed using proportions. In this case, 8 and 16 can be expressed as 8:16 or 8/16. This proportion can then be reduced to 1:2 or 1/2 which represents 50%. Therefore, 8 is 50% of 16 when expressed as a proportion.
