Percentage formula
To find what percentage a part is of a total, divide the part by the total and multiply the answer by 100. For instance, 30 divided by 120 is 0.25. Multiply by 100 and the answer is 25%.
Everyday uses for percentages
- Checking marks or test scores
- Comparing progress toward a target
- Understanding a discount or price increase
- Summarising parts of a whole in reports