Convert the percent to a decimal by dividing by 100
Multiply the decimal by the number
Formula: percent × number ÷ 100
Example: 20% of 50 = 20 × 50 ÷ 100 = 10
Convert the percent to a decimal by dividing by 100
Multiply the decimal by the number
Formula: percent × number ÷ 100
Example: 20% of 50 = 20 × 50 ÷ 100 = 10