Question

What percent of 500 is 125

Answer 1

25%

Explanation:

125 of 500 can be written as: 125 /500

To find a percentage, we need to find an equivalent fraction with the denominator 100. Multiply both numerator & denominator by 100.

125 /500 × 100 /100

= ( 125 × 100/ 500 ) × 1 /100 = 25 /100

Answer 2

25%

Explanation:

Of means multiply and is means equals

P *500 = 125

Divide each side by 500

P = 125/500

P = .25

Change to percent form

P = 25%