How Do You Figure Percentages Of A Whole Number?
In everyday life, it is common place to deal with percentages of whole numbers. As is often the case when you go to a store, and see a sign that say, “20 percent off.” The item you want to purchase is $15, which is a whole number, and you need to figure out what 20 percent of 15 equals. . Change the percent to a decimal. If the problem you are trying to figure out is 30 percent of 60, then you have to change 30 percent to 0.30. Remember, 30 percent is the same as 3 tenths or 30 hundredths, which is 0.3 or 0.30. It doesn’t matter which way you write it, both numerals represent the same amount. Use a calculator or paper and pencil to figure a percentage of a whole number. If you are trying to figure 30 percent of 60 as in Step 1, then you would punch into your calculator, or write on your piece of paper, “0.30 x 60 =” You will get an answer of 18 if you punch in the correct numbers or multiply correctly on your paper. Change the percent into a fraction, especially if it is a common and e
