Calculating one thing as a % of another

Calculating one thing as a % of another

1. % of something

   • What is 12% of 38?
     • Do 38 x the multiplier
       • multipliers
         • decimals that you multiply things by to find percentages
         • 12% multiplier is 0.12
       • 38 x 0.12
         • 12% of 38 = 4.56

2. What % is something of something else

   • What percentage of 50 is 28?
     • Write it as a fraction
       • 28/50
       • Times the fraction by 100%
         • 28/50 x 100%
           • Cancel
             • 28/1 x 2
               • Do the sum
                 • 28 x 2
                   • 56%