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Average Percentage Formula:

\[ \text{Average %} = \frac{\sum(\text{percentages})}{\text{count}} \]

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1. What is Average Percentage?

The average percentage is calculated by summing all individual percentages and dividing by the count of percentages. It provides a central value that represents a group of percentages.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the average percentage formula:

\[ \text{Average %} = \frac{\sum(\text{percentages})}{\text{count}} \]

Where:

Explanation: The formula calculates the arithmetic mean of the percentages, treating each percentage equally.

3. When to Use Average Percentage

Details: Useful when you need to find the typical value from multiple percentage measurements, such as test scores, completion rates, or survey results.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter percentages separated by commas (e.g., "80, 90, 75"). The calculator will ignore any non-numeric values and calculate the average of valid percentages.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Can I include percentage signs in the input?
A: No, just enter the numeric values (e.g., enter "80" not "80%").

Q2: What if my percentages have different weights?
A: This calculator assumes equal weighting. For weighted averages, you'll need a different calculator.

Q3: How many percentages can I enter?
A: You can enter as many as you need, separated by commas.

Q4: Does it matter if some percentages are over 100%?
A: No, the calculator will work with any numeric values, though percentages over 100% may not be meaningful in some contexts.

Q5: How precise is the result?
A: The result is rounded to 2 decimal places for readability.

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