10% of 500 is 50. You calculate this by multiplying 500 by 0.1 (which is 10% as a decimal).

How do you calculate 10% of 500?

To calculate 10% of 500: Divide 10 by 100 to get 0.1. Then multiply 500 × 0.1 = 50.

What is 10% of 500?

Convert the percentage to a decimal

10% ÷ 100 = 0.1

Multiply by the number

500 × 0.1 = 50

10% × 500 = 500 × 0.1 = 50

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