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Solution - Percentage

51.55
51.55

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Percentage

Step-by-step explanation

1. Convert percentages into fractions or decimals

For fraction: divide 5 by 100 and remove the % sign.
5%=5100

For decimal: move the decimal point 2 places to the left and remove the % sign.
5%=0.05

2. Multiply the decimal or fraction by the quantity that equals 100%

100%=1031
51001031=0.051031=51.55

5% of 1,031 is 51.55

Why learn this

"Only today- 55% off on all shoes!"
"The interest has gone up by 0.7%."
"20% tip is included in the bill."

Percentages are really useful ways to understand how numbers are related. They show up constantly in everyday life - from shopping to using the internet, important statistics and beyond - so understanding them is 100% worth the time commitment.

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