What is 5% of 50?

Answer

2.5

5% of 50 = 2.5

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 × 50 ÷ 100

Step 3: Calculate

Multiply 5 by 50 to get 250, then divide by 100:

250 ÷ 100 = 2.5

Quick Facts

  • 5% means 5 out of every 100.
  • As a decimal, 5% is 0.05.
  • 2.5 is to 50 as 5 is to 100.
  • The remaining 95% of 50 is 47.5.

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