Percent

A fraction whose denominator is 100 is read as percent, for example 23/100 is read as twenty three percent or 23%.

The symbol % is used for the term percent.

Fractions and Percent

To write a fraction as percent, multiply the fraction by 100, simplify it and attach % symbol.

To write a percent as a fraction, drop the % sign, divide the number by 100 and simplify it.

Decimals and Percent

To write a decimal as a percent, move the decimal point two places to the right and put the % sign.

To write a percent as a decimal, drop the % sign and insert or move the decimal point two places to the left.

Calculation of Percent

To determine a specified percent of a number or quantity, first change the percent to a fraction or a decimal and then multiply it with the number or the quantity.