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What is 25% of 500?

25% of 500 = 125

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Working: 25 ÷ 100 × 500 = 125

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How do you work out 25% of 500?

Divide 25 by 100 to get the decimal, then multiply by 500. That gives 125.

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.