How To Calculate A Percentage?

Step 1

Convert the percentage to a decimal by dividing by 100

Step 2

Multiply the decimal by the number you want the percentage of

Step 3

Formula: Percentage amount = (percentage ÷ 100) × total

Step 4

Example: 20% of 50 = (20 ÷ 100) × 50 = 10

Step 5

To find what percent one number is of another, divide the part by the whole and multiply by 100

Step 6

Formula: Percent = (part ÷ whole) × 100

Step 7

Example: 10 out of 50 = (10 ÷ 50) × 100 = 20%

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