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Percentage

A number expressed as a fraction of 100, used to describe proportions and rates of change.

A percentage represents a number out of 100. The word comes from Latin "per centum" meaning "by the hundred."

Key Formulas

  • Finding a percentage: (Part Γ· Whole) Γ— 100
  • Finding part from percentage: Whole Γ— (Percentage Γ· 100)
  • Percentage change: ((New - Old) Γ· Old) Γ— 100

Examples

What is 15% of 200? β†’ 200 Γ— 0.15 = 30

25 is what percent of 80? β†’ (25 Γ· 80) Γ— 100 = 31.25%

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