Average of 42% and 1%
How to Calculate the Average of Two Percentages
Let's find the average (arithmetic mean) of 42% and 1%
1
Add the percentages:
42% + 1% = 43%
42% + 1% = 43%
2
Divide by 2 (number of values):
43% ÷ 2 = 21.5%
43% ÷ 2 = 21.5%
The average of 42% and 1% is 21.5%
Understanding the Result
When we calculate the average of 42% and 1%, we:
- First add the two percentages together: 43%
- Then divide by 2 to get the average: 21.5%
This gives us our final result of 21.5%