45 is what percent of 90?

1 Answer
Sep 18, 2016

50%

Explanation:

When you write a proper fraction and then divide, the answer is given as a decimal.

45/90 = 0.5

To change to percentage form, multiply by 100%.

45/90 xx100%

= 50%

We could also have seen that 45/90 = 1/2

1/2 is the same as 50%