Note:
When using
a
percentage
calculation
to compare
two
numbers,
any
real
number
may be
used
(integers,
decimals,
or
fractions.
However,
both
numbers
must be
positive,
or both
numbers
must be
negative.
Compare
the
numbers
0.3013
and
5.1371
.
(1)
Divide
either
number by
the other
number,
then
(2)
multiply
by 100 to
convert
the result
to a %.
(3)
If
both
numbers
are
positive,
and the
resulting
percentage
is greater
than 100%,
the
numerator
is larger
than the
denominator.
If
both
numbers
are
negative
the
opposite
is true:
given the
same
results,
the
numerator
is smaller
than the
denominator.
(1)
Divide
one
number
by
the
other

(2)
Multiply
by
100.

(3)
Compare
the
result
to
100%.
1704.98%
is greater
than 100%.
Therefore
5.1371
is
greater
than
0.3013
.
5.1371
>
0.3013
0.3013
is
less
than
5.1371
.
0.3013
<
5.1371