Percentage Calculator
Three common percentage problems, solved instantly — no formulas to remember.
What is X% of Y?
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X is what percent of Y?
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Percentage change from X to Y
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- How do I calculate a percentage of a number by hand?
- Multiply the number by the percentage, then divide by 100. For 15% of 200: 200 × 15 ÷ 100 = 30.
- How do I calculate percentage increase or decrease?
- Subtract the original value from the new value, divide by the original value, then multiply by 100. A negative result means a decrease.