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What is a Percentage?

In mathematics, a percentage is a number or ratio expressed as a fraction of 100. It is often denoted using the percent sign, "%". Percentages are used in many real-life situations, such as figuring out a tip, calculating sales tax, or determining how much a discount will save you.

Common Formulas

Find Percentage of a Number

Formula: (P / 100) × N

Example: 20% of 50 is (20/100) × 50 = 10.

Find what Percentage X is of Y

Formula: (X / Y) × 100

Example: 10 is what % of 50? (10/50) × 100 = 20%.

Percentage Change

Formula: ((New - Old) / Old) × 100

Example: From 100 to 150 is ((150-100)/100) × 100 = 50% Increase.