What does “X% of Y” mean?

It means X parts out of every 100 parts of Y. 20% of 50 means 20 hundredths of 50, which equals 10.

How do I calculate 15% of 200 without a calculator?

10% of 200 is 20, so 5% is 10. 15% = 20 + 10 = 30. Or use (15 ÷ 100) × 200 = 30.

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What does “X% of Y” mean?: It means X parts out of every 100 parts of Y. 20% of 50 means 20 hundredths of 50, which equals 10.
How do I calculate 15% of 200 without a calculator?: 10% of 200 is 20, so 5% is 10. 15% = 20 + 10 = 30. Or use (15 ÷ 100) × 200 = 30.

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