Step-by-Step Calculation
Formula: 20% of 2,000 = (20 ÷ 100) × 2,000
Step 1: Convert the percentage to a decimal: 20 ÷ 100 = 0.2000
Step 2: Multiply: 0.2000 × 2,000 = 400
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How to Calculate Percentages
To find X% of Y, multiply Y by X/100. For example, 20% of 2,000 means "20 hundredths of 2,000" — or 0.2000 × 2,000 = 400. 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: 400 is what percent of 2,000? Answer: 20%. Formula: (400 ÷ 2,000) × 100 = 20%.
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