65/100

Meanings

1. 1numbersingularmathematics

   A fraction meaning sixty-five equal parts of one hundred, equal to 0.65 or 65 percent.

   Grammar: Read as sixty-five out of one hundred; as a value it takes a singular verb: 65/100 is 65 percent.

   Patterns

   • 65/100 as a percent
   • simplify 65/100
   • 65 out of 100

   The score 65/100 is the same as 65 percent.

   In lowest terms, 65/100 becomes 13/20.

   She answered 65/100 questions correctly.

2. 2numbersingular

   Used in tests, surveys, or ratings to mean a result of sixty-five points out of one hundred.

   Grammar: Often follows score, grade, or rating: a score of 65/100, not a scores of 65/100.

   Patterns

   • a score of 65/100
   • grade 65/100
   • rate something 65/100

   He got 65/100 on the practice exam.

   The hotel was rated 65/100 for cleanliness.

   A score of 65/100 may be a pass in some classes.

Common combinations

a score of 65/100

She received a score of 65/100 on the listening test.

65/100 correct

He had 65/100 correct answers on the quiz.

65/100 equals 65 percent

Remember that 65/100 equals 65 percent.

convert 65/100 to a decimal

To convert 65/100 to a decimal, write 0.65.

Synonyms and how they differ

0.65

The same value as a decimal, but it does not show the out-of-one-hundred comparison as directly.

65 percent

Names the same proportion in percentage form; 65/100 also shows the fraction itself.

Word family

percent noun

A rate out of 100; 65 percent matches 65/100.

hundredth number

One part of 100; sixty-five hundredths equals 65/100.

percentage noun

A number expressed as a part of 100.

Commonly confused: 65/100 or 100/65? 65/100 or 65-100?

Practice

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