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What is 5% of 500?
To find 5% of 500, convert 5% to a decimal (0.05) and multiply by 500.
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Step-by-Step Worked Explanation
Step 1: Convert 5% to decimal = 0.05.
Step 2: Multiply 0.05 x 500 = 25.
Mathematical FormulaLaTeX Standard
P = \left( \frac{X}{Y} \right) \times 100Explanation: Multiply the fraction of the part over the whole by 100 to obtain the percentage value.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you calculate 5% of 500?
Multiply 500 by 5 and divide the result by 100 to get 25.
What is 5% as a fraction?
5% is equivalent to 5/100.
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