What is 2% of 500?

10

2% of 500 is 10.

How it is worked out

Divide the percentage by 100, then multiply by the amount.

2% = 0.02, and 0.02 × 500 = 10

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What is 2% of 500?
2% of 500 is 10. 2% = 0.02, and 0.02 × 500 = 10.
How do you work this out?
Divide the percentage by 100, then multiply by the amount.
Can I use other numbers?
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