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What is 30% of 120?

30% of 120 = 36

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Working: 30 ÷ 100 × 120 = 36

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Common questions

How do you work out 30% of 120?

Divide 30 by 100 to get the decimal, then multiply by 120. That gives 36.

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 120 is 12, so you can add or subtract tenths and halves to reach most percentages quickly.