What is 5% of 300?

Answer

15

5% of 300 = 15

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 = 5 × 300 ÷ 100

Step 3: Calculate

Multiply 5 by 300 to get 1,500, then divide by 100:

1,500 ÷ 100 = 15

Quick Facts

  • 5% means 5 out of every 100.
  • As a decimal, 5% is 0.05.
  • 15 is to 300 as 5 is to 100.
  • The remaining 95% of 300 is 285.

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