Question

how do I find the percentage of something? for example, 8% of 365?

Answer 1

To find a percentage of a number, you can use the following formula:

\[
\text{Percentage} = \left( \frac{\text{Percentage Rate}}{100} \right) \times \text{Total Number}
\]

In your example, you want to find 8% of 365. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Convert the percentage to a decimal by dividing by 100:
\( 8\% = \frac{8}{100} = 0.08 \)

2. Multiply this decimal by the total number (365):
\( 0.08 \times 365 = 29.2 \)

So, 8% of 365 is **29.2**.

Answer 2

but couldnt you just multiply 8 x 365, then move the decimal by 2 spaces?

Answer 3

Yes, you can use that method too! Multiplying by the percentage first and then moving the decimal is a quick way to find the percentage. Here's how that works step-by-step for 8% of 365:

1. **Multiply**:
\[
8 \times 365 = 2920
\]

2. **Move the decimal point**: Since you are calculating 8%, you move the decimal two places to the left (because 8% means 8 out of 100):
\[
2920 \rightarrow 29.20
\]

So, you end up with **29.2**, which is the same result. This is a valid shortcut for calculating percentages!

Answer 4

Whoo! Thank you for clarifying!

Answer 5

You're welcome! I'm glad I could help clarify that for you. If you have any more questions about percentages or anything else, feel free to ask!