percentages


the percentage sign % indicates a proportion of 100.



for example,




a)

	25%


	= 25 / 100



	= 1/4



	= one-quarter of the original amount



b)

	50%

	= 50/100

	= 1/2

	= one-half



c)


	10% = one-tenth





d)
	8% of $300


	= 8/100 * 300


	= $24





