What is 1% of 500?

Answer

1% of 500 is 5.

To calculate it, convert 1% to a decimal by dividing by 100, then multiply by 500.

Formula

(1 / 100) x 500 = 5

Step-by-step calculation

1. Convert the percentage: 1 / 100 = 0.01
2. Multiply by the number: 500 x 0.01 = 5
3. Answer: 1% of 500 = 5

Example

1% of 100 is 1, because 100 x 0.01 = 1.

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Common uses

• Discounts: 1% off 500 means 5 saved.
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