What is 10% of 500?

Answer

50

10% of 500 = 50

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Formula

To find a percentage of a number, use the formula:

Result = Percentage × Value ÷ 100

Step 2: Substitute

Replace the variables with the given values:

Result = 10 × 500 ÷ 100

Step 3: Calculate

Multiply 10 by 500 to get 5,000, then divide by 100:

5,000 ÷ 100 = 50

Quick Facts

  • 10% means 10 out of every 100.
  • As a decimal, 10% is 0.1.
  • 50 is to 500 as 10 is to 100.
  • The remaining 90% of 500 is 450.

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