What is 1 percentage of 788 (1% of 788)?
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Steps to find the percentage of a number
Method 1: Using Proportions
Let's find 1% of 788 using proportion.
1% is 1 out of 100.
\[ \frac{ 1 }{100} \]
Write the proportion to find x out of 788.
\[ \frac{ 1 }{100} = \frac{x}{ 788 } \]
Cross-multiply: 1 × 788 = 100x
\[ 1 \cdot 788 = 100x \]
Solve for x: (1 × 788) ÷ 100 = x
\[ \frac{ 788 }{100} = x \]
Hence, 1% of 788 is 7.88.
Method 2: Keyword-Based
Use keywords: "of" means multiply.
Convert 1% to decimal: 0.01
\[ x = 788 \cdot 0.01 \]
Multiply 788 × 0.01 = 7.88
So, 1% of 788 is 7.88.
Method 3: Formula-Based
Use the formula: percent × whole = part
Convert 1% to decimal: 0.01
\[ \text{Percentage} \cdot \text{Whole} = \text{Part} \]
788 × 0.01 = 7.88
Thus, 1% of 788 is 7.88.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you calculate a percentage of a number?
To calculate a percentage of a number, multiply the number by the percentage (in decimal form). For example, 1% of 788 = 788 × 0.01 = 7.88.
What is 1 percent as a fraction?
1 percent is equal to 1/100, which simplifies to 1/100.
Can I use a calculator to find 1% of 788?
Yes, simply enter 788 × 0.01 into the calculator to get the answer: 7.88.
What is the formula for finding a percentage of a number?
The formula is: Part = (Percentage ÷ 100) × Whole. In this case: (1 ÷ 100) × 788 = 7.88.
Is 1% of 788 the same as 788 ÷ 100?
Yes. Since 1% is 1/100, dividing 788 by 100 gives the same result: 7.88.
How do I convert a percentage to a decimal?
Divide the percentage by 100. For example, 1% = 1 ÷ 100 = 0.01.
What is the reverse of this? What percent is 7.88 of 788?
To find what percent 7.88 is of 788, use: (7.88 ÷ 788) × 100 = 1%.
Can percentages be greater than 100%?
Yes, a percentage greater than 100% means the value exceeds the whole. For example, 150% of 100 is 150.
Why is understanding percentages important?
Percentages are used in daily life for discounts, interest rates, statistics, budgeting, and comparisons.
How can I find other percentages of 788 (like 10%, 25%, 50%)?
Just multiply 788 by the decimal form of the percentage: 10% = 0.10 → 788 × 0.10 = 78.8; 25% = 0.25 → 788 × 0.25 = 197; 50% = 0.50 → 788 × 0.50 = 394.