We are learning to find percentages

of 3 digit numbers.

What does % mean?

per

for every

cent

100

To find 1% of a number by 100

Find 1% of 225

225 100
(move all digits 2
places to the right)

225.
2 .25

1% of 225 =

To find 10% of a number by 10

Find 10% of 376

376 10
(move all digits 1
place to the right)

376.
3 7.6

10% of 376 =

Can we use this information

To find 11% of a number?

10% + 1% = 11%

Find 11% of 352

352 100 = 3.52

352.
3.52

352 10 = 35.2

352.
3 5.2
3.52
+
35.2
38 .72

Find 2% of 453
1% of 453

1% x 2 = 2%

453 100 = 4.53

The decimal point goes
between the 9 and the 0.
There are 2 digits after the
decimal point in the sum
so we need 2 digits after
the decimal point in the answer

4.53
x 2
1

9.0 6

2% of 453 =

2x3=6
2 x 5 = 10
(carry the 1)
2x4=8+1=9

Use these methods to find

12% of 563

Hint: add together

10%, 1% and 1%

56.3 + 5.63 + 5.63 =

16% of 285

Hint: add together

10%, 6 x 1%

28.5 + (6 x 2.85) =

Can you find

20% of 621?

Hint: 20% =
10% + 10%
or 10% x 2

621 10 = 62.1
62.1
+
62.1
124.2

62.1
x 2
124.2

20% of 621 = 124.2