What is 5% of 60?

Answer

3

5% of 60 = 3

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 × 60 ÷ 100

Step 3: Calculate

Multiply 5 by 60 to get 300, then divide by 100:

300 ÷ 100 = 3

Quick Facts

  • 5% means 5 out of every 100.
  • As a decimal, 5% is 0.05.
  • 3 is to 60 as 5 is to 100.
  • The remaining 95% of 60 is 57.

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