How to Find a Percentage

There are time when you want to figure a percentage. Sometimes it's a simple calculation that you can do in your head. Then there are other times when the numbers are too difficult to do without a calculator. This article will show you two ways to figure a percent.

Things You'll Need

• Calculator

Instructions

1. 

   WHAT TO CALCULATE?

   You're at the mall and there's a sale and you want to know how much those plaid Converse All Stars will cost. Or maybe you need to know what percentage of your employees contributed to United Way. It helps to know the best approach for figuring a percent.

2. 

   METHOD ONE

   So those plaid Converse are $67 regular price and the sale is for 33% off. How much is the discount and how much will you pay?

   On a calculator multiply 67X.33 [33%] which equals a $22.11 discount. Subtract $22.11 from $67 and you discover that you will pay $44.89 for those awesome shoes.

3. 

   METHOD TWO

   So you were in charge of the United Way campaign this year and you want to figure out what percentage of your employees contributed. 256 of 431 of the employees participated.

   On a calculator divide 256 by 431 which equals .5939 or 59.39%.

   EASY HUH?

Resources

• A Tutorial