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First you divide the numerator by the denominator and will equal a decimal then you move the decimal two places.

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Q: How do you find a percentage of something?
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How do you find the percentage of something?

Divide it by 100.


How do you find the percentage of something on a scientific calculator?

change the percentage to a decimal than divide it.


How do you find what a percentage of something is IE 345 is what percentage of 3953?

What percentage of x is y. y/x *100%. ie. 345 is what percentage of 3953. 345/3953 *100%=8.73%(rounded to two decimals)


How do find a percentage of something?

you basically divide by 100 so if the number was 56 it would be 56% so forth


What is discount percentage?

It is the percentage by which the cost of something is reduced.


What percentage is two thirds?

In order to find this percentage, you can set the fraction 2/3 equal to x/100, since a percentage is the portion of something in relation to the whole, or the amount in each hundred. If you cross-multiply and divide (multiply 2 x 100, and then divide by 3), you will find your answer: 66.6 percent.


What is 20 percent off of 170?

When finding the percentage of something, you multiply the decimal equivalent of it by the number that you wish to find the percentage of. So you are saying 0.2 (which is 20% in decimal) times 170. you should get 34


What is the definition of the word score?

Score is to grade by reviewing something and correcting it to find the errors in it. This is usually followed by a percentage or marks that signify what the score is.


How do you find the profit and loss in percentage?

The answer depends on percentage of WHAT!


What mean percentage tell you steps?

Percentage means parts out of 100 (100% is equal to the whole of something).To find 80% of 125 follow this equation: 80÷100×125=100 (so 80% of 125 is 100).


What is rate base and percentage?

a rate is a comparison of something. A percentage is always a comparison to 100.


What term is used to describe the percentage that is taxed?

The percentage at which something is taxed is the Tax Rate.