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What is 5% of 300?
Answer: 5% of 300 is 15
Calculating a percentage of a number is a fundamental math skill, useful in many real-life situations from sales tax to grades. In this case, we're finding what 5% of 300 equals.
Methods
Math Tutor Explanation Using the Percentage Formula
This method uses the basic percentage formula, which multiplies the original number by the percentage (as a decimal).
Step 1: Step 1: Convert 5% to a decimal by dividing by 100 (5 ÷ 100 = 0.05)
Step 2: Step 2: Multiply 0.05 by 300 (0.05 × 300)
Math Tutor Explanation Using Proportion
You can also use a proportion to solve for an unknown percentage of a number.
Step 1: Step 1: Set up the proportion as 5/100 = x/300
Step 2: Step 2: Cross-multiply to get 5 × 300 = 100 × x
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Math Tutor suggests: Practice More Percentage Calculations
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FAQ on Calculating Percentages
How do you convert a percentage into a decimal?
Divide the percentage by 100; for example, 5% becomes 0.05.
What is the formula to find a percentage of a number?
Multiply the number by the percentage (as a decimal): number × (percent ÷ 100).
Can this method be used for any percentage and any number?
Yes, the same method works for all percentages and numbers.
How do you find what percent one number is of another?
Divide the part by the whole and multiply by 100 to get the percentage.
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