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Why are percents rational numbers

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TacoGodidn
A rational number can be put into a fraction form.
A percent, such as 50% can be put into fraction form.

50% = 0.5 = 1/2
Carlosegoidn

By definition, we have:

Rational number is any number that can be represented as the quotient of two whole numbers or, more precisely, an integer and a positive natural.

For the case of percentages, we must always divide by 100 to convert it into a number.

For example, 50% written as a number is:

50% = 50/100

Answer:

Percentages are rational numbers because they must always be divided by 100 to become a number.

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