Convert the percentage to a decimal by dividing by 100
Multiply the decimal by the number
Formula: Percentage of a number = (Percentage ÷ 100) × Number
Example: 20% of 50 = (20 ÷ 100) × 50 = 10
Example: 15% of 200 = (15 ÷ 100) × 200 = 30
Convert the percentage to a decimal by dividing by 100
Multiply the decimal by the number
Formula: Percentage of a number = (Percentage ÷ 100) × Number
Example: 20% of 50 = (20 ÷ 100) × 50 = 10
Example: 15% of 200 = (15 ÷ 100) × 200 = 30