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What is 1% of 500?

1% of 500 = 5

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Working: 1 ÷ 100 × 500 = 5

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1% of other numbers

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Common questions

How do you work out 1% of 500?

Divide 1 by 100 to get the decimal, then multiply by 500. That gives 5.

What is the formula for percentages?

Percent of a number = (percent ÷ 100) × number. The same formula works for any pair of values.

How do I do this without a calculator?

Find 10% by moving the decimal one place left, then scale it. 10% of 500 is 50, so you can add or subtract tenths and halves to reach most percentages quickly.