How to Calculate Percentage
Learn the simple formula and steps to calculate percentages for any value.
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What is Percentage?
A percentage is a number or ratio expressed as a fraction of 100. The word percent literally means per hundred.
Formula
Percentage = (Part / Whole) x 100
Examples
If you scored 45 out of 60 in an exam: Percentage = (45/60) x 100 = 75%
Common Uses
- Calculating exam scores
- Finding discounts on shopping
- Calculating tax amounts
- Measuring growth rates