What is 5% of 100?

5

5% of 100 is 5.

How it is worked out

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

5% = 0.05, and 0.05 × 100 = 5

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What is 5% of 100?
5% of 100 is 5. 5% = 0.05, and 0.05 × 100 = 5.
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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