What is 6% of 500?

30

6% of 500 is 30.

How it is worked out

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

6% = 0.06, and 0.06 × 500 = 30

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What is 6% of 500?
6% of 500 is 30. 6% = 0.06, and 0.06 × 500 = 30.
How do you work this out?
Divide the percentage by 100, then multiply by the amount.
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