To calculate 10 percent of 20,000, you follow these steps:
- Understanding Percent:
- Percent means “per hundred.” So, 10 percent is the same as 10 out of every 100. In mathematical terms, it’s written as 10/100 or 0.10.
- Multiplying the Number by 10 Percent:
- To find 10 percent of 20,000, you multiply 20,000 by 0.10 (which is the decimal form of 10 percent).
20,000×0.10=2,000