Calculating percentages might seem confusing at first, but once you understand the basic rules, it becomes quite simple. This guide will walk you through everything, from basic percentage formulas to real-life examples and special cases. Think of it as your go-to Prozent Rechner reference, aur “save kr lo apni memory m”.
What is a Percentage?
A percentage represents a fraction of 100. Its symbol is “%”. For example:
- 25% means “25 out of every 100” or 0.25 of something.
- 100% means the full amount; more than 100% means more than the full amount.
- It’s just a way to compare or express parts of things in a standard form.
Basic Formulae for Percentages
Here are the essential formulas you will use again and again.
1. To find what percent P a value X is of total Y:
P=XY×100%P = \frac{X}{Y} \times 100\%P=YX×100%
Example: If you scored 45 out of 60, then P=（45/60）×100=75%P = （45/60） \times 100 = 75\%P=（45/60）×100=75%.
2. To find a part X given the total Y and a percentage P:
First convert P% to decimal （P ÷ 100）. Then:
X=Y×P100X = Y \times \frac{P}{100}X=Y×100P
Example: What is 20% of 150? X=150×0.20=30X = 150 \times 0.20 = 30X=150×0.20=30.
3. To find the total Y when you know part X and the percentage P it represents:
Y=X（P/100）Y = \frac{X}{（P/100）}Y=（P/100）X
Example: if 30 is 15% of something, the total Y=30÷0.15=200Y = 30 ÷ 0.15 = 200Y=30÷0.15=200.
4. Percentage increase / decrease:
When you compare two values （original and new）, you might want the change in %:
- Increase: new − originaloriginal×100%\frac{\text{new − original}}{\text{original}} × 100\%originalnew − original×100%
- Decrease: original − neworiginal×100%\frac{\text{original − new}}{\text{original}} × 100\%originaloriginal − new×100%
Step-by-Step Examples
Example A: What percent is 12 of 60?
- Part （X） = 12, Total （Y） = 60.
- P = （12/60） × 100 = 0.2 × 100 = 20%.
- So 12 is 20% of 60.
Example B: What is 15% of 200?
- Percentage （P） = 15%, Total （Y） = 200.
- Convert P: 15% = 0.15.
- X = 200 × 0.15 = 30.
- So 15% of 200 is 30.
Example C: 25 is what % of 50?
- Part X = 25, Total Y = 50.
- P = （25/50） × 100 = 0.5 × 100 = 50%.
Example D: Price went from $80 to $100. Percentage increase?
- Original = 80, New = 100.
- Change = 100 − 80 = 20.
- % increase = （20/80） × 100 = 0.25 × 100 = 25%.
Why Percentages Are Useful
- They help compare different-sized quantities using a standard “per 100” basis.
- They let you easily interpret things like discounts, interest rates, statistics, growth or decline.
- They’re everywhere: school marks, finance, data, everyday decisions.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Forgetting to convert percentage to decimal when doing a multiplication （e.g., use 0.20 not 20 for 20%）.
- Confusing part vs total （make sure you know which is which）.
- Treating increase then decrease （or vice versa） as simply canceling out — they don’t always. For example +10% then −10% ≠ back to original.
- Not specifying “of what”. Saying “30%” without context can be meaningless.
Tip-Section: Quick Mental Tricks
- To find 10% of a number: move decimal one place left. e.g., 10% of 450 = 45.
- 20% = double 10%. So 20% of 450 = 90.
- For more exotic ones: break them into simpler ones （15% = 10% + 5%）.
- Remember: percent means ‘per hundred’.
- Convert decimals to percentages by × 100; convert percentages to decimals by ÷ 100.
Using a Prozent-Rechner （Percentage Calculator）
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