Percentage of Number Calculator
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How to Calculate a Percentage of a Number
To find X% of Y, multiply Y by X and divide by 100: Result = Y × (X ÷ 100).
Quick Mental Math Tips
- 10%: Move decimal one place left (10% of 250 = 25)
- 5%: Find 10% and halve it (5% of 250 = 12.5)
- 1%: Move decimal two places left (1% of 250 = 2.5)
- 25%: Divide by 4 (25% of 200 = 50)
- 50%: Divide by 2 (50% of 200 = 100)
Frequently Asked Questions
Multiply the number by the percentage and divide by 100. For 20% of 150: 150 × 20 ÷ 100 = 30.