Multiply the number by the percentage (as a decimal)
Convert the percentage to a decimal by dividing by 100
Example: 20% of 50 = 0.20 × 50 = 10
Formula: (p/100) × N
Where p = percentage and N = the number
Multiply the number by the percentage (as a decimal)
Convert the percentage to a decimal by dividing by 100
Example: 20% of 50 = 0.20 × 50 = 10
Formula: (p/100) × N
Where p = percentage and N = the number