Find percentages instantly — three calculation modes for any situation.
Percentages are everywhere — from store discounts and taxes to profit margins and test scores. Understanding how to calculate them accurately saves time and prevents costly mistakes. This guide explains the three essential percentage operations you'll encounter daily, plus real-world examples you can use immediately.
Formula: Result = (Percentage ÷ 100) × Total
Example: What is 15% of 400,000?
(15 ÷ 100) × 400,000 = 60,000
This is the most common calculation — used for discounts, tips, and sales tax. Whenever you see "X% off" or "X% of the total", this is the mode you need.
Formula: Percentage = (Part ÷ Total) × 100
Example: 150,000 is what percent of 700,000?
(150,000 ÷ 700,000) × 100 = 21.43%
Use this to understand proportions — e.g., what portion of your budget is spent on rent, or what percentage of students passed an exam.
Formula: Percentage Change = ((New Value − Old Value) ÷ Old Value) × 100
Example: Sales increased from 500 to 650 units.
((650 − 500) ÷ 500) × 100 = 30% increase
Essential for tracking growth, inflation, and performance. A positive result means increase; negative means decrease.
| Scenario | Calculation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Discount | Price × (1 − Discount%) | 3,000 − 15% = 2,550 |
| Tax | Amount × Tax% | 5,000 × 12% = 600 |
| Tip | Bill × Tip% | 2,000 × 10% = 200 |
| Profit Margin | (Selling − Cost) ÷ Selling | (600−400)/600 = 33% |
| Markup | (Selling − Cost) ÷ Cost | (600−400)/400 = 50% |
Q: How do I calculate 20% of 1,500?
A: (20 ÷ 100) × 1,500 = 300.
Q: A 15% discount on PKR 3,000?
A: You save 450, final price 2,550.
Q: How do I calculate percentage change?
A: (New − Old) ÷ Old × 100. If positive, it's increase; negative, decrease.
Q: What is reverse percentage?
A: Finding what percent one number is of another. Example: 150 is what percent of 700? Answer: 21.43%.
Q: Are percentages the same as fractions?
A: Yes, 25% = 25/100 = 0.25 = 1/4.
Q: Can percentages be negative?
A: Yes — in percentage change, a negative result means a decrease from the old value.
✅ This guide, combined with our free calculator, gives you everything needed for accurate percentage work — from basic discounts to compound growth calculations.
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