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How do I multiply percentages?

How do I multiply percentages?-example-1
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Explanation:

Convert both percentages to decimal. Do this by moving the decimal point two spaces to the left, or dividing them by 100. ...

Multiply the decimals. ...

Multiply the product by 100 to get a percent. ...

Add a percent (%) sign so others know that the number is being compared to 100.

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