Convert the percentage to a decimal by dividing by 100
Multiply the decimal by the whole amount
Use the formula: part = percentage × whole
To find what percent one number is of another, divide the part by the whole
Multiply the result by 100
Use the formula: percent = (part ÷ whole) × 100
To find the whole from a part and percentage, divide the part by the decimal form of the percentage
Use the formula: whole = part ÷ decimal percentage
Example: 25% of 80 = 0.25 × 80 = 20
Example: 15 is what percent of 60? (15 ÷ 60) × 100 = 25%