Percent of a number
"Percent" means "per hundred". To find 15% of 200, multiply 200 by 0.15. Shortcut: 10% just moves the decimal point one place.
About: Percent of a number
"Percent" means "per hundred". To find 15% of 200, multiply 200 by 0.15. Shortcut: 10% just moves the decimal point one place.
Worked examples
What is 20% of 560?
Answer: 112. 20% means 20/100 = 0.2. So 560 × 0.2 = 112.
What is 15% of 600?
Answer: 90. 15% means 15/100 = 0.15. So 600 × 0.15 = 90.
What is 80% of 860?
Answer: 688. 80% means 80/100 = 0.8. So 860 × 0.8 = 688.