Step-by-Step Calculation
Formula: 45% of 1,000 = (45 ÷ 100) × 1,000
Step 1: Convert the percentage to a decimal: 45 ÷ 100 = 0.4500
Step 2: Multiply: 0.4500 × 1,000 = 450
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How to Calculate Percentages
To find X% of Y, multiply Y by X/100. For example, 45% of 1,000 means "45 hundredths of 1,000" — or 0.4500 × 1,000 = 450. 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: 450 is what percent of 1,000? Answer: 45%. Formula: (450 ÷ 1,000) × 100 = 45%.
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