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Quick Percentage Calculations
Master the art of calculating percentages mentally using simple breakdowns
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Break percentages into easy parts that you can calculate mentally.
How It Works
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10% → Divide by 10 (move decimal left)
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5% → Half of 10%
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15% → 10% + 5%
3
20% → 10% × 2
4
25% → Divide by 4
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33.33% → Divide by 3
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50% → Divide by 2
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1% → Divide by 100
Examples
📝 15% of 240: 10%=24, 5%=12, Total=36
📝 25% of 80: 80÷4=20
Pro Tips
💡 For any percentage, break it into 10%, 5%, and 1% parts!
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