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Percentage Calculator

Calculate percentages, percentage increase/decrease, and find the whole number from a percentage.

Formula

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Percentage of a Number

This calculator helps you find the value that represents a specific percentage of a total number.

The Formula

P=Percentage100×TotalP = \frac{Percentage}{100} \times Total

Example

To find 20% of 50: P=20100×50=0.2×50=10P = \frac{20}{100} \times 50 = 0.2 \times 50 = 10

Applications

  • Discounts: Calculating how much you save during a sale.
  • Tips: Determining the tip amount at a restaurant.
  • Taxes: Calculating sales tax on a purchase.
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