What is 5% of 5,000?

Answer

250

5% of 5,000 = 250

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 × 5,000 ÷ 100

Step 3: Calculate

Multiply 5 by 5,000 to get 25,000, then divide by 100:

25,000 ÷ 100 = 250

Quick Facts

  • 5% means 5 out of every 100.
  • As a decimal, 5% is 0.05.
  • 250 is to 5,000 as 5 is to 100.
  • The remaining 95% of 5,000 is 4,750.

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