What is 10 percentage of 980 (10% of 980)?
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Steps to find the percentage of a number
Method 1: Using Proportions
Let's find 10% of 980 using proportion.
10% is 10 out of 100.
\[ \frac{ 10 }{100} \]
Write the proportion to find x out of 980.
\[ \frac{ 10 }{100} = \frac{x}{ 980 } \]
Cross-multiply: 10 × 980 = 100x
\[ 10 \cdot 980 = 100x \]
Solve for x: (10 × 980) ÷ 100 = x
\[ \frac{ 9800 }{100} = x \]
Hence, 10% of 980 is 98.
Method 2: Keyword-Based
Use keywords: "of" means multiply.
Convert 10% to decimal: 0.1
\[ x = 980 \cdot 0.1 \]
Multiply 980 × 0.1 = 98
So, 10% of 980 is 98.
Method 3: Formula-Based
Use the formula: percent × whole = part
Convert 10% to decimal: 0.1
\[ \text{Percentage} \cdot \text{Whole} = \text{Part} \]
980 × 0.1 = 98
Thus, 10% of 980 is 98.
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, 10% of 980 = 980 × 0.1 = 98.
What is 10 percent as a fraction?
10 percent is equal to 10/100, which simplifies to 1/10.
Can I use a calculator to find 10% of 980?
Yes, simply enter 980 × 0.1 into the calculator to get the answer: 98.
What is the formula for finding a percentage of a number?
The formula is: Part = (Percentage ÷ 100) × Whole. In this case: (10 ÷ 100) × 980 = 98.
Is 10% of 980 the same as 980 ÷ 10?
Yes. Since 10% is 1/10, dividing 980 by 10 gives the same result: 98.
How do I convert a percentage to a decimal?
Divide the percentage by 100. For example, 10% = 10 ÷ 100 = 0.1.
What is the reverse of this? What percent is 98 of 980?
To find what percent 98 is of 980, use: (98 ÷ 980) × 100 = 10%.
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 980 (like 10%, 25%, 50%)?
Just multiply 980 by the decimal form of the percentage: 10% = 0.10 → 980 × 0.10 = 98; 25% = 0.25 → 980 × 0.25 = 245; 50% = 0.50 → 980 × 0.50 = 490.