How to Find Percentage of a Number
Learn how to find percentages of numbers, with examples like 30% of 200. Let's get started! 🚀

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🛎️ The Percentage Formula
- Percentage of a number = original number × percentage
- Example: 30% of 200 = 200 × 0.3 = 60
🛎️ Finding a Percentage of an Amount
- Turn the percentage into a decimal or fraction, whichever is easier
- Example: 60% of 150 kg = 150 × 0.6 = 90 kg
🛎️ Using Percentages in Real Life
- First, find the percentage value (e.g. 20% of £180 = £36)
- Then add it for a tip or tax, or subtract it for a discount
🛎️ Percentage Tricks (10% and 1%)
- 10% of a number: move the decimal one place left
- 1% of a number: move the decimal two places left
Practice Questions
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What is of 200?
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. Multiply .
What is of 160?
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Start with of 160, which is 16. is 2 times , so .
What is of 160?
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is the same as . Start by dividing 160 by 4 to get 40, then multiply by 3. .
A table costs 180 and is on sale for off. How much do you save?
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is the same as 0.3. Multiply .
A laptop costs 1800. It’s discounted by . How much do you save?
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First find of . Then multiply by 12: .
A bike originally costs 1200. There’s a discount. What is the new price?
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First find of 1200, which is 12. Then multiply by 15: . Subtract the discount: .
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