Step-by-Step Calculation
Formula: 25% of 2,500 = (25 ÷ 100) × 2,500
Step 1: Convert the percentage to a decimal: 25 ÷ 100 = 0.2500
Step 2: Multiply: 0.2500 × 2,500 = 625
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To find X% of Y, multiply Y by X/100. For example, 25% of 2,500 means "25 hundredths of 2,500" — or 0.2500 × 2,500 = 625. 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: 625 is what percent of 2,500? Answer: 25%. Formula: (625 ÷ 2,500) × 100 = 25%.
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