Find a percentage of a number
Convert the percentage to a decimal, then multiply it by the number.
(percentage ÷ 100) × number
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44.55
18 ÷ 100 × 247.5 = 44.55
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GRADES & BLENDED SCORES
When each part counts differently.
A plain average treats every number equally, which is wrong for a course grade, a GPA across classes with different credit hours, or a blended interest rate. A weighted average multiplies each score by its own weight first, so the parts that matter more actually count for more.
Weighted average
e.g. a 20% quiz, a 30% midterm, a 50% final
Score
Weight %
Weighted average
Add at least two rows
Σ(score × weight) ÷ Σ(weight)
Weights add up to —
01 / THE METHOD
Four formulas cover most percentage questions.
A percentage is simply a fraction measured out of 100. Pick the question that matches what you know, then substitute your numbers.
Find what percentage one number is of another
Divide the part by the whole, then multiply the result by 100.
(part ÷ whole) × 100
Measure percentage increase or decrease
Find the difference, divide it by the original value, then multiply by 100.
((new − original) ÷ original) × 100
Combine several scores into a weighted average
Multiply each score by its own weight, add those together, then divide by the total weight.
Σ(score × weight) ÷ Σ(weight)
02 / IN PRACTICE
Percentages in the wild.
The same small set of formulas handles shopping, restaurant bills, school results, business reports, and everyday comparisons.
A jacket costs $86.40 after a 20% discount.
The discount is $21.60 because 20% of $108 is $21.60. Subtract that amount from the original price.
18% of a $47.35 bill is $8.52.
Multiply 47.35 by 0.18, then round the result to the nearest cent.
Percentage change
Monthly sign-ups rose from 184 to 231.
Subtract the old value from the new value, divide by the old value, and convert the decimal to a percentage.
(231 − 184) ÷ 184 × 100
25.54%
increase
A 78 quiz, an 85 midterm, and a 91 final average to 87.1.
With weights of 20%, 30%, and 50%, the final exam pulls the result up because it counts for the most.