How to Calculate 5 Percent of a Number?

The percentage is an important topic in the quantitative aptitude section of the bank and other competitive exams. Here we have provided a brief explanation of how to calculate 5 percent of a number. Aspirants can make use of it.

Step 1: Know what is percentage

The percentage is a ratio or number that shall be expressed as a fraction of 100. The percentage is denoted by %. If we want to calculate the percentage for a number then we should divide the whole number by 100.

Step 2: Know the Formula for the Percentage

Percentage Formula = ( value / total value ) × 100

Step 3: How to Calculate 5 Percent of a Number

To calculate the percentage of a number, we need to use a different formula such as:

P% of Number = X

where X is the required percentage.

If we remove the % sign, then we need to express the above formulas as;

P/100 * Number = X

For example, Consider the number 200. 

If we have to find 5 % for 200

5% of 200 = 5 /100 x 200

⇒ 10

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