What is 5% of 500?

5% of 500 = 25

How to work it out

1. Convert the percentage to a decimal: 5 ÷ 100 = 0.05
2. Multiply by the number: 0.05 × 500 = 25

500 increased by 5% is 525; decreased by 5% it is 475 (useful for discounts).

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