How to Calculate Percentages:
Basic Formula: Percentage = (Part / Whole) × 100
Steps to Calculate Percentage:
Identify the Part and the Whole.
Apply the Formula: Divide the part by the whole and multiply by 100.
Example Calculation:
Given: Part = 20, Whole = 50
- Result: Percentage = (20 / 50) × 100 = 40%
Types of Percentage Problems:
Percentage Increase/Decrease
Percentage of a Number
Finding a Number After Percentage Increase/Decrease
Practical Applications:
Financial Calculations,
Data Analysis,
Health and Fitness,
Education