180/25 is 720.0% as a percent
Percent is derived from Latin word "per centum" which means "by a hundred". Percent can be thought of a fraction where denominator is always 100, and we add % sign to the fraction. For example, fraction 180/25 means 720.0 %.
Steps:
First divide 180 by 25: 180 ÷ 25 = 7.2
Then multiply by 100: 7.2 × 100 = 720.0
Answer: 180 25 = 720.0%
(Remember to put the "%" sign so people know it is "per 100")
OR you can multiply the top by 100 first then divide by the bottom number:
Multiply 180 by 100 first, then divide by 25
18000 ÷ 25 = 720.0
Answer: 180 25 = 720.0%
(Remember that "%" sign!)
Or Move the Decimal 2 Places
After dividing, instead of multiplying by 100 we can just move the decimal point 2 places to the right, then add the %
First divide 180 by 25:
180 ÷ 25 = 7.2
Move the decimal point 2 places to the right
2 places
Remember to add the "%" sign: 720.0%
Lets say in a maths test, you score 19 marks out of 20, it means you scored 95%.
Lets say in a school with 250 students, 100 are boys, it means that the percentage of boys in school is 40 %