Step-by-Step Calculation
Formula: 80% of 1,500 = (80 ÷ 100) × 1,500
Step 1: Convert the percentage to a decimal: 80 ÷ 100 = 0.8000
Step 2: Multiply: 0.8000 × 1,500 = 1,200
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How to Calculate Percentages
To find X% of Y, multiply Y by X/100. For example, 80% of 1,500 means "80 hundredths of 1,500" — or 0.8000 × 1,500 = 1,200. 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: 1,200 is what percent of 1,500? Answer: 80%. Formula: (1,200 ÷ 1,500) × 100 = 80%.
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