Step-by-Step Calculation
Formula: 10% of 3,000 = (10 ÷ 100) × 3,000
Step 1: Convert the percentage to a decimal: 10 ÷ 100 = 0.1000
Step 2: Multiply: 0.1000 × 3,000 = 300
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How to Calculate Percentages
To find X% of Y, multiply Y by X/100. For example, 10% of 3,000 means "10 hundredths of 3,000" — or 0.1000 × 3,000 = 300. This works for any percentage and any number. Percentages are used for discounts (25% off), tips (20% of the bill), taxes (8.5% sales tax), and statistics (55% approval rating).
Reverse calculation: 300 is what percent of 3,000? Answer: 10%. Formula: (300 ÷ 3,000) × 100 = 10%.
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