16 out of 40 as a Percentage
16 out of 40 is 40.00%, which is a letter grade of F.
Percentage
40.00%
Letter Grade
F
Wrong Answers
24
Simplified
2/5
Understanding the Calculation
To convert 16 out of 40 into a percentage, divide the correct answers (16) by the total questions (40) and multiply by 100:
(16 ÷ 40) × 100 = 40.00%
With 16 correct answers out of 40, you got 24 wrong. The fraction 16/40 simplifies to 2/5. On the standard grading scale, 40.00% corresponds to a F.