What is 10% of 115,000?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking for 10% of the number 115,000. To solve this, we will calculate 10 divided by 100 and then multiply it by 115,000.

Answer

$11,500$
Answer for screen readers

The answer is $11,500$.

Steps to Solve

  1. Calculate 10% as a decimal

To find 10% of a number, you first convert the percentage to a decimal. This is done by dividing 10 by 100.

$$ \text{Decimal} = \frac{10}{100} = 0.10 $$

  1. Multiply by the number

Now that you have 10% as a decimal (0.10), multiply it by 115,000 to find the result.

$$ 10% \text{ of } 115,000 = 0.10 \times 115,000 $$

  1. Calculate the product

Next, perform the multiplication.

$$ 0.10 \times 115,000 = 11,500 $$

The answer is $11,500$.

More Information

Calculating a percentage is a common arithmetic skill used in many real-life applications, such as budgeting, finance, and statistics. Knowing how to convert percentages to decimals is particularly useful for various calculations.

Tips

  • Confusing the process of division and multiplication. Remember, you convert the percentage to a decimal by dividing, and then you multiply by the number.
  • Not placing the decimal in the correct position. Make sure to move the decimal point to the left for percentages that are less than 100%.
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