SOLUTION: my question is how do i calculate a percentage out of a whole number example : 5% of 50, 10% of 100 and so forth

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Question 296251: my question is how do i calculate a percentage out of a whole number example : 5% of 50, 10% of 100 and so forth
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let's take the easiest
10% 0f 100
10/100*100=10
(5/100)*50=5/2=2.5
(5/100)*100=5