Benchmark Percents

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What is a benchmark percent?

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A benchmark percent is a commonly used percentage that helps estimate values quickly, such as 1%, 5%, and 10%.

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How do you calculate 15% of a number?

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To calculate 15% of a number, multiply the number by 0.15.

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What is 10% of $100?

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$10.

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What is 5% of $200?

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$10.

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What is 1% of $50?

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$0.50.

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How do you find 98% of a number using benchmark percents?

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Calculate 100% of the number, then subtract 2% (or find 1% and multiply by 2).

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Calculate 15% of $24.

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$3.60.

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Calculate 15% of $32.56.

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$4.88.

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Calculate 15% of $47.

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$7.05.

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Calculate 1% of 389.

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$3.89.