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Percentage Calculator

Percentages are everywhere: discounts, interest, VAT and grades. This calculator answers the three most common percentage questions in a single click.

Result

50

25% of 200

Formula

X% of Y = (X รท 100) ร— Y

A percentage is a part per hundred. 25% means 25 out of every 100. To find 25% of 200 you divide 25 by 100 (= 0.25) and multiply by 200, giving 50.

Step by step

  1. 1Choose what you want to calculate.
  2. 2Enter the two values.
  3. 3Read the answer instantly.

Worked examples

30% discount on โ‚ฌ 80

โ†’ Discount = โ‚ฌ 24, you pay โ‚ฌ 56.

Common mistakes

  • Forgetting that a 50% increase followed by a 50% decrease does not return to the starting value.

When to use it

  • Working out discounts while shopping.
  • Converting grades and scores.

Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate a discount?

Choose "X% of Y", enter the discount percentage and the price. The result is the discount amount; subtract it from the price.

What is the difference between percent and percentage point?

Going from 10% to 12% is a rise of 2 percentage points, but 20% relatively. Percentage points measure the absolute difference.

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