përqindjë

Përqindjë is the Albanian word for percentage. A percentage is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. The symbol for percentage is %. For example, 50% means 50 out of 100, or one half.

Percentages are used to show proportions, calculate discounts, interest rates, and in many other contexts. To convert a decimal to a percentage, you multiply by 100. For example, 0.25 is equal to 25%. To convert a percentage to a decimal, you divide by 100. For example, 75% is equal to 0.75.

Calculating a percentage of a number involves multiplying the number by the percentage expressed as a decimal or fraction. For instance, to find 20% of 150, you would calculate 150 * 0.20, which equals 30.

In mathematics, percentages are a fundamental concept for understanding ratios and proportions. They are widely applied in everyday life, from shopping sales to financial reporting. The concept is universal, and the Albanian term "përqindjë" refers to this same mathematical idea.