Think of a percentage as a fraction that’s been to the gym. It’s a way of saying “out of 100.” So 50% is just 50 out of 100, or the number 0.5. That’s it. No magic. Just math wearing a fancy hat.
The fun part? We treat them like they’re alive. “Sales are up 20%!” we cheer. But really, a number just moved a little to the right. It’s like getting excited because your sock slid down an inch.
